Body found in search for missing Cardenden man

A body has been found in the search for a missing Cardenden man.

Police had been searching for Andrew Hodge, 61, after he was reported missing on Wednesday.

The body was found in woodland near Bowhill View at around 8.30am on Saturday.

Although formal identification is still to take place, Mr Hodge’s family have been informed.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of a body having been found in a wooded area near Bowhill View, Cardenden around 8.30am on Saturday.

“Formal identification has still to take place however the family of Andrew Hodge, who was reported missing from Cardenden, has been informed.

“There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.”