The body of a neurosurgeon has been found in a Scottish loch - a week after he disappeared from his home.
Michael Fitzpatrick disappeared from his house in Cumbernauld, Scotland around 5pm on Sunday.
A frantic search was launched for the 58-year-old, who was believed to have worked as a consultant neurosurgeon in Edinburgh.
He hadn't made contact with family or friends as police appealed for information, reports the Daily Record.
Officers have now confirmed Michael's body was found in Banton Loch, Kilsyth.
The discovery was made at around 3.35pm on Saturday.
The death was not being treated as suspicious, police said.
Michael's heartbroken family have been informed.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "The body of a man was found in Banton Loch, Kilsyth, around 3.35pm on Saturday, November 19.
"The body has been identified as 58-year-old Michael Fitzpatrick, who had been reported missing from Cumbernauld.
"His family have been informed.
"The death is not believed to be suspicious. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."
