A body recovered from a river has been identified as a missing fisherman.

Charles Mellor had been reported missing on Saturday after going fishing on the River Nith in Dumfries.

Police diver recovered his body from the water in The Caul area of the river, near Devorgilla Bridge in the town on Thursday morning.

Mr Mellor's family had been informed, the police said.

On Friday, Police Scotland said the body had been confirmed as the 57-year-old, from College Street, Dumfries.

He had failed to return home after going fishing last Friday evening close to the Carnation Factory in the town.