Could Fife man missing for almost 25 years be living in England?

Police have appealed for help to trace a Fife man who went missing almost 25 years ago - after a man using his name and date of birth was found living rough in England.

Peter McGuire went missing from his home in High Valleyfield, Fife, on January 27 1993 and was last seen leaving Carnegie Swimming Pool in Dunfermline later that day.

An extensive investigation was launched with his car later recovered near the Forth Road Bridge.

However, there were no further sightings of Peter, who was then aged 21, or any more information about his whereabouts.

Police have now released images of Peter as he was when he went missing and an image by a forensic artist showing how he may look in 2017.

His family urged Peter to get in contact and said their "doors will always be open to you".

Police Scotland's Fife Division said information was received in November last year that a man using Peter's name and date of birth had been living rough in the Hastings area of England.

Enquiries found that the man had quickly moved on - and may have gone to the west London area.

Peter's family have been informed of the progress in the investgation and police are continuing to carry out work to try and identify the man with Peter's name and date of birth.

Detective Inspector Kelly McEwan, from Dunfermline CID, said: "At this time, we do not know if the male down south is indeed the Peter McGuire who went missing from High Valleyfield almost 25 years ago, however he provided information which suggested knowledge of Peter's circumstances.

"As such we are conducting a thorough investigation and liaising with our colleagues at the relevant police forces to try and identify and speak to this individual.

"Members of the public who live in any of the locations currently involved in this inquiry and who believe they have useful information are asked to contact police immediately, particularly those living and working within the homeless networks.

"We would also ask that if Peter McGuire becomes aware of this appeal then he comes forward to speak with us. I would like to stress that our priority is confirming if Peter is safe and well and we will not disclose his whereabouts to any other person against his wishes."

In a statement issued through Police Scotland, Peter's family said: "Peter you are a big part of our lives that is missing and the pain of that has never gone away.

"We all love you so much and worry about you every day. Please Peter find it in yourself to get in touch.

"It would be a blessing to hear from you. We would love for you to be a part of our lives again in any way you choose, your terms, your pace, one step at a time.

"We are here for you, our doors will always be open for you. God bless you Peter and know that you are loved by us all so very much."

A spokesman for Police Scotland added: "Those with information can contact Dunfermline Police Station via 101.