Body found in search for missing Edinburgh man James Cornforth
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James Cornforth was last seen five weeks ago
A body has been found in the search for missing man James Cornforth.
Mr Cornforth, 36, went missing in Edinburgh five weeks ago.
Police confirmed a man's body had been found in Newbridge, Edinburgh, by a member of the public. Officers were called to an area of woodland near to Claylands Road at about 12:30 on Thursday.
Formal identification has not yet taken place but Mr Cornforth's family have been told of the discovery.
The death is not being treated as suspicious, but a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
- 5 March 2019