The dead body of a man was found in Paphos on Monday morning, with police determining it belonged to a 79-year-old reported missing on May 8.

The police said a vehicle was spotted in the village of Pretori, Paphos, at around 7.30pm on Sunday.

The area was cordoned off and investigations began with a drone and thermal imaging. 

Search operations resumed on Monday morning, when a police helicopter found a man’s body nearby. 

An autopsy will be carried out to determine the exact cause of death, with an early assessment ruling out criminal activity.

The family of the deceased has been notified.