A young Somali man is presumed murdered after going missing in Perth in May.

The West Australian newspaper reports that forensics officers focused on bushland in Mirrabooka on Monday night in the search for Abdullahi Egal, 24.

His distraught loved ones reportedly conducted their own investigation into his disappearance, saying a friend had confessed to fleeing to Somalia after stabbing Mr Egal and hiding his body in bushland.

Police would not confirm reports on social media that Mr Egal’s remains had been found overnight.

They said they would provide more information on the case later on Tuesday.

Source: AAP