Police have confirmed remains found in a country park are those of a missing father-of-five.

Johnn Murphy, 53, disappeared from his home in Dennistoun, Glasgow, in May last year.

His family were among other relatives of missing people informed after human remains were found at Mugdock Country Park in Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire, last month.

His family have now been told the remains are those of Mr Murphy.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "The remains discovered within the grounds of Mugdock Country Park on Tuesday March 15 have been identified as those of John Murphy. His family are aware.

"A post-mortem has taken place and the death is not being treated as suspicious. A report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal."

Married Mr Murphy left his home in Craigpark Drive at about 7am on May 12 and headed towards Duke Street to catch a bus to work.

He did not turn up at his workplace and was reported missing by his family that evening.

His son, John, confirmed the tragic news on his Twitter account.

It has been confirmed today the remains found in Mugdock park are those of my dad John Murphy. Thanks for everything pic.twitter.com/JlAujR8HEy — john murphy (@johnmurphy1967) April 6, 2016

Posting on Facebook, John said he was “really overwhelmed.”

He added: “From day one the amount of support everyone has given my family has been incredible. We will remember my dad fondly.”

Also on Facebook, John’s nephew, Kevin McNab posted: “Absolutely gutted to say that the remains found in Mugdock Park were my uncle John.

“The last 11 months have been rough but I'm really proud of how all of my family came together to find him. Young John, Kelly, my aunty Trisha have been amazing and have helped keep us all going.

“Not the closure we wanted though. Massive thank you to everyone who helped us and sent us messages of support, everyone is greatly appreciated”