POLICE searching for a North-East man who disappeared while walking in Scotland have found a body.

A large-scale search operation has been taking place since Daniel Bennett, a 43-year-old software developer at Durham University, was reported missing on the Tyndrum Hills on Saturday, March 21.

A body was recovered late yesterday (Tuesday, March 24).

Police Scotland say enquiries are ongoing to establish the man’s identity. Mr Bennett’s family has been informed.