Tributes have been paid to a dad found dead in Paisley after a major search.

Kevin Bishop had been missing for more than two weeks before his remains were discovered at a property on Schaw Road on Monday.

Reports have suggested that a headless torso was recovered during the search which may have involved a communal waste area.

A 46-year-old man has been arrested and charged in relation to the death.

The family of the young dad launched a frantic search for him using social media.

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Just hours before the grim discovery was made, relatives were still appealing for information on his whereabouts.

Julie Bishop Day wrote: "If a haven’t thanked you it’s because a can’t keep up with all the shares but we’re all forever grateful. Thank you so much for all the calls.

"Messages ect all we want is to know Kevin is safe. My eyes have been opened up to the world we live in.

"Cherish all you have and most importantly nurture and love your children."

Wellwishers posted on the relatives page after the news of his remains being found broke.

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Leeann Mclauchlan wrote: "Thinking off the day on this sad day aww a hope use get the justice that use deserve."

Joan Readman commented: "Sorry to hear this thoughts with all the family and hoping the scumbags get what they deserve."

Jill Smart-Marshall added: "I don’t know you but saw your plight. Have heard the news. Was so hoping for a different outcome. Sending you much love and hugs at this awful time."

A spokesman for Police Scotland said: "Police Scotland can confirm that following a post mortem examination, the human remains recovered from an address in Schaw Road, Paisley, have been formally identified as those of Kevin Bishop.

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"His family have been made aware of this development.

"Kevin was previously reported missing on Saturday August 4 2018.

"A 46-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with his death. He is expected to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court later today, Tuesday, 14 August 2018 and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."

Renfrewshire Council have confirmed there will be a delay on emptying the bins in Schaw Road, Claud Road, Netherhill Crescent and Gallowhill Road.