Body found in search for missing priest Father Martin Xavier Vazhachira

Police searching for missing Edinburgh priest, Father Martin Xavier Vazhachira have found a body in East Lothian.

The 33-year-old was a native of Kerela in southern India and he has been missing since Tuesday.

His family have been informed.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police Scotland can confirm that a body has been recovered from the West Barns area in East Lothian.

“The discovery was reported to police around 4pm on Friday.

“The family of Father Martin Xavier Vazhachira has been informed of this development.”