Police have confirmed that a body of a man found in Duddingston Loch is that of missing student Antoine Maury.

A report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

Chief Inspector Kevin McLean, Area Commander for North East Edinburgh, said:  “Our thoughts are with the family of Antione, whose courage and dignity throughout this harrowing time has been unparalleled.

“I would like to thank those members of the public and media who assisted in our search, their support was essential.

“We are supporting Antoine’s family through an appointed family liaison officer. We will continue to work with them and offer assistance throughout this difficult time.”

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John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.