A BODY has been found in the search for a missing man.

The discovery was made by a member of the public near to the Loch Ken area of Dumfries on Friday.

Steven Cunningham was last seen in Cowdenbeath on Tuesday.

The 48-year-old's family have been informed, although formal identification is yet to take place.

The death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious, and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.