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

David McLeod, 78, was reported missing from Galashiels on Thursday.

Formal identification is yet to take place but David's family has been informed.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A body has been found in the search for 78-year-old David McLeod who was reported missing from the Woodstock area of Galashiels on Thursday, December 16.

“Formal identification is yet to take place but David's family has been informed.”