A body has been found in Prestwick following the search for missing Ayr man Kevin Finnie.

Mr Finnie was last seen around 9pm on Wednesday, July 24 in the Kings Park area of Ayr.

Police have now confirmed that around 9.50am on Thursday, July 25, the body of a man was found within a property in the Midton Road area of Prestwick.

Formal identification has yet to take place but the family of Mr Finnie, 55, reported missing from Ayr, have been made aware.

There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.