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

The discovery was made on Thursday. Formal identification is yet to take place, however, the family of missing John Doherty have been informed.

John, 60, was reported missing from his home in Ayr on Thursday. There are no apparent suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

A statement from Police Scotland reads: "The body of a man has been found during searches for a missing man in South Ayrshire. Article continues below

"He is yet to be formally identified but the family of 60-year-old John Doherty who was reported missing from Ayr on Wednesday, 15 October, 2025, has been informed.

"There are no apparent suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator

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