A BODY has been recovered in the search for a missing Bellshill man. 

Edward McDonald was last seen at around 10am on Monday, November 29 on Carnbroe Road in the town. 

Officers launched an urgent search to trace the 75-year-old. 

Police Scotland confirmed this morning that a body has been found.

Edward's family has been made aware. 

The force said there are no suspicious circumstances and a report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal.