Body found in wooded area identified as missing teen Cole Cooper
The 19-year-old was reported missing on May 9 and was last seen in the Longcroft area near Falkirk
Police have confirmed the body of a man found in a wooded area near Banknock has been formally identified as Cole Cooper, who was reported missing in the area.
His family are aware and are being supported by officers.
The death is being treated as unexplained and police said extensive inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
Detectives are continuing to piece together Cole's last movements, with CCTV reviews and house-to-house enquiries continuing this weekend.
Cole was seen on CCTV at around 6am on Sunday, May 4, on Cumbernauld Road in Longcroft.
A witness reported seeing him around 8.45pm on May 7, on Glasgow Road, at the junction with Cumbernauld Road in Longcroft.
Police are appealing for CCTV from the wider Banknock area, particularly close to the A803 Kilsyth Road, between May 4 and May 7, and for information from anyone in the area around that time.
Floral tributes have been left near where his body was found, including a sign reading "Justice4Cole". A vigil has been planned for Sunday evening at the Glenskirlie Hotel in Banknock.
Chief Inspector Alex Hatrick said: "My thoughts are with Cole's family and friends at this time and officers will continue to offer them support.
"As our inquiries progress, we are ensuring the family is kept informed with all aspects of the investigation.
"A dedicated team of detectives is working to piece together Cole's movements leading up to his death.
"Again, I would urge people to think back and please contact police with any information, no matter how small it might seem."
Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting incident number 828 of Friday May 9.