Body found in search for missing farmer Tom Allan

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 00:03 · Archive

A body has been found during a search for Tom Allan, 63, who vanished from a South Lanarkshire farm during Storm Boelo.

A body has been found during a 10-day search for Tom Allan, 63, who vanished from Westmains Farm in Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire, on 23 October. He was last seen by his family at around 8.15am that morning, during Storm Boelo, which brought heavy rain and 80mph winds to Scotland.

The extensive search operation involved specialist units including the police helicopter, dive and marine unit, police dogs and mountain rescue teams. Tom's family, including his daughter and niece, made public appeals to help locate him.

A body was discovered in the Canderside Toll area of Stonehouse on Monday, 2 November, at around 1.15pm. Police Scotland confirmed the find, saying that formal identification has yet to take place, but Tom's family have been informed. Police Scotland stated that the death is not believed to be suspicious, and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

How it is being reported

• Body found after 10-day search for dad who vanished from farm during Storm BoeloTom Allan, from South Lanarkshire, was last seen leaving his home on the morning of Friday, October 23. Now, Police Scotland have issued a major update after a 10-day searchThe Mirror · 2 Nov, 23:39
• Body found in search for missing dad Tom Allan who vanished from farm during Storm BoeloTom Allan, 63, was reported missing from South Lanarkshire, on Friday, October 23, with Police Scotland confirming a body has now been foundDaily Express · 2 Nov, 23:07

In this story: Tom Allan · Westmains Farm · Stonehouse · South Lanarkshire · Police Scotland · Storm Boelo

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