Body found in search for missing Edinburgh man

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

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

Richard Forbes, from Edinburgh, has not been seen since March 18.

A body has been found during a search for him in the Canty Bay area of North Berwick.

Body found in search for missing Richard Forbes

While the body has not been formally identified, the 52-year-old’s family have been made aware of the incident.

A police spokesman said: “Police Scotland can confirm that the body of a man has been recovered from the Canty Bay area of North Berwick.

The body has still to be formally identified, but the family of Richard Forbes, 52, reported missing from Edinburgh on Wednesday, March 18, has been informed.

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

A coastguard spokesman said: “Fisherrow Coastguard were tasked to assist East Lothian Police utilising our specialist skill sets.

“No other information can be shared at this time. Remember if you see someone or something you are concerned about on the shoreline, cliff, mud or on the sea. Call 999 immediately and ask for the Coastguard. If in doubt call.”