Police in Midlothian can confirm that a man’s body has been found as part of the ongoing inquiries to trace Kenny Allan.

The 46-year-old had last been seen around 9.50 a.m. on Friday 3rd March within an address in Komarom Place and a missing person investigation was subsequently launched to trace him.

Officers searching in the Dalkeith area discovered the body at around 11 a.m. on Monday 6th March.

Formal identification has yet to take place, however, Mr Allan’s family have been informed.

There appear to be no suspicious circumstances and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

Inspector John Dryden from Dalkeith Police Station said: “While we are still awaiting formal identification we have liaised with Mr Allan’s family and will continue to provide them with all the necessary support they require at this time.

“I would like to thank our communities for their assistance during this investigation.”