Body found in the search for missing Forfar man

Gareth Hicks was last seen leaving night club in Munich in February 2020.

Published 22nd Mar 2020
Last updated 22nd Mar 2020

Munich Police confirmed on Wednesday that they found the body of a missing Angus man after weeks of searching.

His family said in a Facebook post that it was that of their 32-year-old relative.

Gareth had been living out in Munich and was last seen leaving a nightclub on the 22nd of February.

Gareth's brother Stuart Hicks released an emotional appeal during the search.

The Lucie Blackman trust assisted the family with the search.

COVID-19 restrictions are now putting pressure on the family to move his body by the 25th of March.

They are looking to raise £10,000 in order to repatriate Gareth's body.

Any remaining funds will be donated to the Lucie Blackman Trust - who assists with the search of missing people abroad.

On Facebook the family are trying to raise money and have issued the following pictures as part of their #BringGarethHome campaign.

You can find out more about their campaign and fundraising here: https://www.facebook.com/bringgarethhome/

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