Police searching for missing man find body

Police officers searching for missing Musselburgh man John Muir have now confirmed the body of a man was found on New Street at around 10am on Tuesday.

Formal identification is yet to take place and Mr Muir’s next of kin has been updated.

A police spokesperson said: “Enquiries are at an early stage.

“As with all sudden deaths a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.”