The body of a man discovered by police on Friday has been confirmed as missing Rufus Brickell.
The 22-year-old student was reported missing from the Gorgie area of Edinburgh on October 6.
A major search was launched after CCTV showed Rufus getting off a train at Kilpatrick Station in West Dunbartonshire just after midnight.
He was later seen leaving the station before walking south across the Erskine Bridge.
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A body was found on the shoreline in the Ardmore area of Helensburgh on Friday.
His death is being treated as non-suspicious and a report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
Sergeant Kieran Dougal said: "The family of Rufus have shown considerable composure throughout this harrowing time for them and our thoughts are with them as they come to terms with their loss.
"We are continuing to support his family, friends and fellow students and work with them offering assistance when required."
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