Body found near River Tay

The family of missing man John McNeil have been informed

Author: Dale EatonPublished 7th Jan 2025

A body has been found near the River Tay to the south of Perth.

Police were made aware at around 11:25am on Tuesday, 7th January.

While formal identification is yet to take place, the family of missing man John McNeil, 52, last seen on Friday 27th December 2024, have been informed.

Police are treating the death as unexplained but it is not believed to be suspicious.

Officers say enquiries are ongoing and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

Hear all the latest news from across Tayside, Perthshire and Angus on Tay FM. Listen on FM, via our Rayo app, DAB, or smart speaker.