A body has been found in Duddingston Loch in Edinburgh close to where Antoine Maury was last seen more than a month ago.

The French student's family has been informed. 

Police in the capital had earlier cordoned off the body of water, where divers and sonar equipment had previously been employed in the search for Mr Maury. 

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The 21-year-old disappeared after leaving a group of friends suddenly on Monday, October 24.

A man matching his description was later seen at the loch wearing no top.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Police in Edinburgh can confirm that a body has been recovered from Duddingston Loch.”

“The discovery was reported to police around 10.30am on Friday, December 2.

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“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the man’s identity.

“The family of Antoine Maury have been informed of this development.”