Body found in search for man missing from home overnight

John Doherty was reported missing from Ayr on Wednesday afternoon.

Body found in search for Ayr man missing from home overnightPolice Scotland

A body has been found during searches for a man reported missing from South Ayrshire overnight.

John Doherty was last seen in the Sanquhar Farm Road area of Ayr around 3pm on Wednesday.

Police confirmed that the body of a man was discovered on Thursday, and the 60-year-old’s family has been informed.

A spokesperson said: “There are no apparent suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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