A BODY has been found in the search for missing Cairneyhill teen Hazel North.

It's been reported that human remains have been discovered in Dean Park in Kilmarnock.

Police had cordoned off the park and officers carried out a search and excavation of the area today.

Hazel (19) was last seen by her family on Tuesday 4th March, when she told her sister that she was going to Kilmarnock to meet a friend.

More updates as soon as we receive them.