Police have confirmed they have a recovered a body from Duddingston Loch.

The area has been the site of a significant search for missing student Antoine Maury he went missing over a month ago.

His family have been update by police.

Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Police in Edinburgh can confirm that a body has been recovered from Duddingston Loch.

“The discovery was reported to police around 10.30am on Friday, December 2.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the man’s identity.

“The family of Antoine Maury have been informed of this development.”