A body has been found in the search for a missing man who has not been seen since January.

Allan Shepherd was last seen in Fauldhouse, West Lothian, on Tuesday, January 26.

A search was launched for the 56-year-old as concern grew for his welfare.

The body was discovered in a wooded area near Cemetery Road around 11.30am on Sunday by police officers searching for Mr Shepherd.

The body is yet to be formally identified but Mr Shepherd's family have been informed.