While the body – located in Pleasant Way and reported to emergency services just after 6.30pm – has not yet been formally identified, it is believed to be that of Paul Parkinson, 64, who has been missing since Monday.

Extensive searches of the area by police officers from St George Local Area Command, Water Police and Police Rescue, along with online public appeals, last week failed to located Mr Parkinson.

The man's death is not being treated as suspicious.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.