A body has been located in the search for a missing man in Belfast, a search and rescue service in the city has confirmed.

Volunteers were tasked to the search on Tuesday after the man was last spotted on Monday November 4.

Posting an update to their social media accounts, the Community Rescue Service (Belfast District) said: “Sad news to share. CRS volunteers were tasked today (Tuesday) to search for a person missing in the Belfast area.

“We regret to inform you that this afternoon one of our teams located a body believed to be that of the missing person.

“The management and volunteers of the Community Rescue Service extend our prayers and deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the deceased.”

It comes after police earlier on Tuesday said they were increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 50-year-old man who went missing in west Belfast.