Elaine McArthur: Police confirm body found in search for missing woman, Report

A BODY has been found in the search for missing Edinburgh mum Elaine McArthur.

Officers made the tragic discovery this morning at 11.15am on Granton View in the capital.

The family of Elaine, who has been missing since Saturday, April 18, have been made aware of the discovery though no formal identification has been made yet.

Elaine was last seen outside a shop on Crewe Road North last Saturday before walking along Royston Mains a short time later.

Police have confirmed that a post mortem will be carried out in due course and the death is currently being treated as unexplained.