Body found in search for missing South Lanarkshire man

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 08:25 · Archive

Police have found a body in Stonehouse during the search for missing 63-year-old Tom Allan.

A body has been found in the search for Tom Allan, a 63-year-old man reported missing from the Westmains Farm area of Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire. The body was discovered in the Canderside Toll area on Monday, 2 November at around 1.15pm. His family have been informed, though formal identification is yet to take place.

Mr Allan was last seen on Friday, 23 October at around 8.15am. An extensive search was launched following his disappearance, which took place ahead of Storm Boelo.

The search involved specialist resources including a police helicopter, dive and marine unit, police dogs and mountain rescue teams. Last week, before the body was found, officers said they were concerned for Mr Allan's welfare.

Police Scotland said the death is not believed to be suspicious. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.

Body found in search for missing South Lanarkshire man — Image: Glasgow Live

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Tragedy as body found in search Lanarkshire man who vanished ahead of stormFormal identification is yet to take place, however, the family of 63-year-old Tom Allan have been informed.Glasgow Live · 3 Nov, 07:57
Body found in search for missing 63-year-old man in South LanarkshireBody found in Stonehouse during search for missing South Lanarkshire man Tom Allan, 63, after Storm Boelo. Police Scotland say death is not suspicious.The Herald · 2 Nov, 19:19
Family informed as body found during police search for missing man near GlasgowPolice have found the body of a man in Stonehouse amid the search for missing 63-year-old Tom Allan. His family have been informed.Glasgow Times · 2 Nov, 19:08

In this story: Tom Allan · Stonehouse · South Lanarkshire · Police Scotland · Procurator Fiscal

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