Moncrieff Island: Body pulled from River Tay after huge search operation for missing man, 27

A body has been found amid a search for a man who went missing in the River Tay at Perth.

Emergency services were called to Moncrieff Island at about 7.45pm on Thursday, following reports of the three people coming into difficulty.

A body has been found following searches for a man who went missing in the River Tay at Perth.

Two men were traced and checked over by the Scottish Ambulance Service, but a 27-year-old man remained missing.

A huge search operation – involving Mountain Rescue teams, police helicopters and firefighters – was launched.

On Friday evening, Police Scotland said a body had been found. Inquiries are ongoing to establish the identity.

Emergency services remain in attendance.