A body has been located in west Belfast after a search for missing man Brian McCusker, it has been confirmed.
Volunteers conducted a search on Tuesday in the Distillery Street area for Mr McCusker after he was last seen on November 4.
In an updated statement on Wednesday, a spokesperson from the PSNI said: “Police attended the scene of a sudden death of a man in the Distillery Street area of Belfast on Tuesday 5th November. The death is not being treated as suspicious.”
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 the 50-year-old man.
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