Police divers have pulled a man's body from the River North Esk after being called to a Midlothian park on Friday evening.

The body was discovered by a passing member of the public who raised the alarm with police shortly before 6:30pm.

Fire, police and ambulance crews were assisted by up to eight divers who all took part in the operation in Ironmills park, Dalkeith.

A formal identification is yet to take place however the death is not being treated as suspicious at this time.

Officers have updated the family of 73-year-old Thomas Davidson, who has been the subject of a major search operation in the area since he went missing from sheltered housing on Tuesday evening.

Inspector Stuart Aitchison who is based in Dalkeith said: "Sadly a body has been recovered from the River North Esk this evening (Friday).

"A formal identification is yet to take place however we have been in contact with the family of Thomas Davidson and made them aware of this development.

"Our inquiries are at an early stage however we will continue to offer the family support as and when they need it."