Family of Bailey Mearns say they're "overwhelmed" by community support
The 21-year-old's body was found a few hundred yards from his home on Friday
Last updated 13th Jan 2020
The family of Arbroath man Bailey Mearns says they're overwhelmed by the reaction to the 21-year-old's death.
Tributes have poured in online after a body was found a few hundred yards from his house on Friday.
Police have now confirmed the body has been formally identified as Bailey Mearns.
A family statement reads : "Maureen, Debbie and Marc would like to thank all those who shared the appeal and everyone on social media for their kind words, we are overwhelmed by how many people were thinking of him.
"We would now ask for privacy at this time as we try to come to terms with our loss, thank you."
The 21-year-old - who also went by the surname Menmuir, had went missing last Monday from the town's Strathairlie Avenue.
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