A friend of man who grew up in Ipswich has paid tribute to him and his 12-year-old son after two bodies were found in the search for the pair.

Tom Parry, from Ipswich, was reported missing alongside his son Richie after going hillwalking in Scotland.

Two bodies have now been found in a search, although they have not yet been identified by police.

A close friend of Mr Parry, Bart Seaton-Said, posted a tribute to the 49-year-old on Facebook.

Mr Seaton-Said, who has now moved to Brisbane in Australia, said: "Tom and I met aged five at St Margaret’s C of E Primary School in Ipswich.

"Later, at Ipswich School we became close companions and have remained in touch as friends for over 33 years.

"I was to be best man at Tom and Gemma’s wedding but had been sent to Brisbane by the Society of St Francis just before Tom requested this so was unavailable to tell tales of our misspent youth, on that occasion.

"Tom and I spent many hours behind several pints of English ale at the Moon and Mushroom Pub in Swilland.

"This very particular Suffolk pub is the closest in my mind to Tolkein’s Prancing Pony as ever there was. Tom and Gemma and two children graciously joined my 40th birthday lunch there ten years ago."

Mr Parry and Richie went missing after going hillwalking in Glencoe in the Highlands on Tuesday. 

They were due to return to their home in Cheshire on Wednesday after visiting Glen Nevis and Glencoe.

Their car was found in the Three Sisters car park in the area where they stopped on Tuesday to go hillwalking.

Police said that two bodies were found during a search in Glencoe on Wednesday evening.

While they are yet to be formally identified, the family of Mr Parry and his son have been informed.

Police said inquiries are ongoing but there are no apparent suspicious circumstances.

Inspector Craig Johnstone said: “Our thoughts are with all those involved. I would like to thank all emergency services and Mountain Rescue volunteers.”