The body of a man has been found within a wooded area in Glasgow.

We reported yesterday that a major police search was underway for Joseph Watson, 61, who was last seen on Thursday, June 24, in the Pollok area.

Police Scotland confirmed this morning that the body of a man was found within Crookston Wood near to Lyoncross Road.

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The family of Joseph Watson have been informed.

There are no suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.