Body found in search for missing 96-year-old man in Blairgowrie

While formal identification is yet to take place, the family of Harold Heeley have been informed

Harold Heeley (96)
Author: Paul ReillyPublished 20th Dec 2022
Last updated 21st Dec 2022

A body has been found at the River Ericht neat to Parkhead Road, Blairgowrie.

The discovery was made at 10.30am on Tuesday.

Police believe the deceased could be that of missing 96-year-old man, Harold Heeley, who disappeared earlier in the day.

His family have been made aware, despite formal identification yet to take place.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal".

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