A body has been found in the search for a teenage boy who was reported missing more than four months ago.
Liam Smith, 16, was last seen boarding a bus headed for Banchory in Aberdeenshire on November 17.
On Friday afternoon a body was discovered around Craig of Affrusk and his family have been now informed.
Liam's disappearance sparked a major search of the Crathes area, which including specialist dog units and diving teams.
But, despite police receiving more than 200 reports of sightings of Liam, no trace was made of the teenager.
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Officers scaled back the search for the 16-year-old last month.
Liam's family said he was not feeling himself at the time of his disappearance and urged anyone feeling similar to speak to someone.
A police spokesperson said: "Police Scotland can confirm that a body of a male has been found in a remote wooded area, south of Banchory, Aberdeenshire."
They added: "Enquiries are ongoing and there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
"No further information will be released until formal identification has taken place."
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