Body found in search of Frightened Rabbit singer ahead of Halifax gig

Police searching for missing Frightened Rabbit singer Scott Hutchison have found a body.

The 36-year-old indie band's frontman was last seen at around 1am on Wednesday morning after leaving the Dakota Hotel in South Queensferry.

Police say a body has been found in the search for Frightened Rabbit singer Scott Hutchison. On Thursday, Mr Hutchison's brothers, Grant and Neil (pictured bottom left), had said they were "distraught" about his disappearance and appealed for him to get in touch.

placeholder image — Police say a body has been found in the search for Frightened Rabbit singer Scott Hutchison. On Thursday, Mr Hutchison's brothers, Grant and Neil (pictured bottom left), had said they were "distraught" about his disappearance and appealed for him to get in touch.

Police Scotland discovered a body at Port Edgar near South Queensferry at 8.30pm on Thursday.

Formal identification has yet to take place, but Mr Hutchison's family have been informed.

The police search was focused on the South Queensferry area, the Forth Road Bridge and Fife.

On Thursday, Mr Hutchison's brothers, Grant and Neil, had said they were "distraught" about his disappearance and appealed for him to get in touch. The pair spoke about their sibling's fight with depression and how he had helped others by speaking about his condition.

The five-piece band is due to play alongside Father John Misty, Leeds-based Hookworms, Edwyn Collins and others at a gig at Halifax's Piece Hall on Saturday, May 26.