A BODY has been found in the search for missing Frightened Rabbit singer Scott Hutchison.

Police in Edinburgh confirmed early on Friday morning that the body of a man was found at Port Edgar near South Queensferry at around 8.30pm on Thursday, May 10.

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Formal identification has yet to take place, but the family of the Scots indie rocker has been informed.

The family has requesting privacy at this sad time.

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As previously reported by the Evening Times, the lead singer had been reported missing by his family.

Originally from Selkirk, Scott was reported missing from Dennistoun in Glasgow, on Wednesday, May 9.

Fears had been growing for the 36-year-old as his chilling last tweet gained attention this week.

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Late on Tuesday night, Scott posted on Twitter: “I’m away now. Thanks.”

Minutes before, Scott had tweeted: “Be so good to everyone you love. It’s not a given. I’m so annoyed that it’s not. I didn’t live by that standard and it kills me. Please, hug your loved ones.”

His brother and bandmate had issued a heart-rending appeal for Scott to “come back and be safe” on Thursday afternoon.

Grant Hutchison said the family felt helpless but that the support they received had been incredible.

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Speaking to Radio X, he said: “We’ve been coping as well as we can really. All the family are together and just supporting each other and doing all we can to try and let Scott know that we are here for him and that we love him.

“We just all feel a little helpless but the support has been incredible.

“It really genuinely does keep us going and keeps us feeling positive about the situation to know that there is that many people out there who care so much about Scott and want us to know that and want him to know that as well.

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“If he has access to get online and he has seen any of it, then it’s important we keep sharing that to let him know he is loved and that we just want him to come back.”

Asked if he had a message for his brother, Grant added: “Just come back. There’s nothing that is so insurmountable that we can’t figure it out together and help you to get better.

“We’re all here for you and we all love you very much.

“If you can see the support online as well, just know that everyone loves you very much and we just want you to come back and be safe.”