Overview

• A body was discovered at about 4.15pm on June 6 in a wooded area near Kilsyth Road, Banknock, roughly a 15-minute walk from Cole Cooper’s last confirmed sighting.
• Police Scotland has informed Cooper’s family but is awaiting formal identification before confirming the body’s identity.
• The search operation included more than 2,000 hours of CCTV review, interviews with over 400 residents, and deployment of helicopters, divers and specialist teams.
• A major incident portal for public submissions received numerous tips, images and footage to assist investigators.
• Forensic examinations and witness inquiries are under way to clarify the events leading up to Cole Cooper’s disappearance and death.