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The Independent
22 minutes ago
- The Independent
Second British tourist found dead in Albufeira, Portugal
A British tourist has been found dead in Albufeira, Portugal, on the same day the body of a missing Scottish man was discovered in the same area. The tourist, a man in his early twenties, is believed to have died following a 'drunk' fall down steps in the Algarve resort town last Wednesday (4 June), reported Correio da Manha. According to the Portuguese newspaper, the tourist was found at the bottom of steps on Avenida da Liberdade in Albufeira's Old Town. He had been reported as missing shortly before 7am. The death was confirmed at the scene by the National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM), but the results of the autopsy have not been made public. Local police are understood to have ruled out any link to a crime, said Correio da Manha. The Independent On Wednesday, the body of missing Scottish tourist Greg Monks was found in the Cerro de Aguia area. The 38-year-old Glaswegian went missing on 28 May after travelling to Albufeira with his friends for a five-day stag do. Mr Monks was last seen at 3.27am near the Cerro de Aguia area, more than an hour's walk from the Albufeira Strip, where he is believed to have left his friends. Authorities said a post-mortem examination will take place in due course. A Foreign Office spokesperson said: 'We are supporting the family of a British man reported missing in Portugal and are in contact with the local authorities.'
The Independent
5 days ago
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- The Independent
Who is Greg Monks? The ‘family man' who went missing in Portugal after stag do
The 38-year-old disappeared in the coastal city of Albufeira, in the southern Algarve region, last month during a stag party. Portuguese police said on Wednesday the body of a 38-year-old man had been found in the search for a missing Scottish tourist. The Policia Judiciaria said the body was located in the Cerro de Aguia area. Authorities said a post-mortem examination will take place in due course. Who is Greg Monks and how did he disappear? Greg Monks lived in Glasgow. He worked as a mechanic for Doncaster-based Cementation Skanska, according to The Sun. He was in Portugal for a five-day stag-do with his friends. Mr Monks told his friends he was heading back to his holiday apartment after drinking on a night out, according to The Sun. Police said the 38-year-old's disappearance was reported to the Guarda Nacional Republicana on May 28 at around 8pm by a man who was on holiday with him. His family and girlfriend flew out to assist in the search. A body was discovered during the search for Mr Monks at the bottom of a ravine 'a long way from the spot where he was last seen' on Wednesday, according to Portuguese daily newspaper Correi da Manha. How have his family reacted? After police discovered the body of a 38-year-old man, Mr Monk's sister, Jillian, posted a tribute on social media. 'Didn't think it would end like this,' she wrote. 'We are absolutely devastated! Greg was an amazing boy who everyone thought so highly of, Was friends with everyone and always made us laugh! We will miss him everyday! 'I just want to thank absolutely everyone for everything they done from sharing their posts to out looking, phoning everywhere to get CCTV. Special thanks to Sharon Cooke Stacy McGhee Georgie Gould and Karen Winter for helping run the page and all you done for my brother. & to Yolanda Morgana Dan Birch Leonard Faria and Michael Hosey for doing all you could searching sorry if I have missed anyone, heads not 100% but everyone has been truly amazing. The support we have received from everyone has been out of this world. 'If love coulda saved you, you would live forever! Miss you forever brother.'
Sky News
6 days ago
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- Sky News
Body found in search for Briton who went missing during stag do in Portugal
A body has been found in the search for a missing Scottish man who disappeared while on a stag do in Portugal. Greg Monks, 38, was last seen in Albufeira during the early hours of Wednesday, 28 May, while enjoying the first night of a five-day stay. A major search was launched for the Cambuslang man, with his parents and girlfriend flying out to Portugal to also provide assistance. His sisters, Jillian and Carlyn, previously spoke to Sky News about the family's devastation at his disappearance. Speaking to The UK Tonight with Sarah-Jane Mee before the police's announcement, they described their brother as a "big part of our family". 9:36 Local police confirmed on Wednesday that a body had been found in the Cerro de Aguia area, where Mr Monks was believed to have been last seen. A statement by Portuguese police said the body was located on a vacant and uneven lot. The force added: "After the competent judicial inspection has been carried out, the body will be removed to the area's legal medicine office for an autopsy to be performed." Mr Monks was earlier described by his sisters as a "real family man". When his family arrived in Albufeira, police told them they had spotted Mr Monks twice on CCTV footage walking around the residential area. The area where he was last seen - more than an hour's walk from the Albufeira Strip - had a lot of rough terrain, including rocky outcrops and cliffs. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said it was supporting Mr Monks' family and was "in contact with the local authorities".
Telegraph
6 days ago
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- Telegraph
Man who disappeared on stag do ‘found dead in ravine'
A body has been found in the search for a Scottish man who went missing in Portugal. Greg Monks, 38, disappeared in the coastal city of Albufeira last week, reportedly during a stag party. Portuguese police said on Wednesday the body of a 38-year-old man had been found. The Policia Judiciaria said it was located in the Cerro de Aguia area on the outskirts of Albufeira. A source said: 'We are sure it's the missing British holidaymaker's body. It was discovered at the bottom of a ravine.' Mr Monks's disappearance was reported on May 28 at around 8pm by a man who was on holiday with him. His sisters, Jillian and Carlyn, previously told Sky News that he was a 'real family man'. Accident fears Mr Monks was last seen in the early hours of last Wednesday morning after travelling to the city with a group of friends. Jillian previously said she was worried Mr Monks may have got lost in unfamiliar surroundings and had an accident after going out drinking with his friends on the Albufeira Strip. Speaking to Sky News's The UK Tonight with Sarah-Jane Mee before the police announcement, she described her brother as a 'big part of our family'. Authorities said a post-mortem examination would take place in due course. A Foreign Office spokesman said: 'We are supporting the family of a British man reported missing in Portugal and are in contact with the local authorities.'
Sky News
6 days ago
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- Sky News
Greg Monks: Body found in search for missing Scottish man in Portugal
A body has been found in the search for a missing Scottish man who disappeared while on a stag do in Portugal. Greg Monks, 38, was last seen in Albufeira during the early hours of Wednesday 28 May while enjoying the first night of a five-day stay. A major search was launched for the Glasgow man, with his parents and girlfriend flying out to Portugal to also provide assistance. His sisters, Jillian and Carlyn, previously spoke to Sky News about the family's devastation. Speaking to The UK Tonight with Sarah-Jane Mee, Carlyn said: "As a family, we're worried sick." Jillian added: "He deserves to be found, he deserves to be looked for, we need him home. "He's a big part of our family, and it's just unimaginable if he's just lying somewhere and we can't find him." Local police confirmed on Wednesday that a body had been found in the Cerro de Aguia area where Mr Monks was believed to have been last seen. A statement by Portuguese police said the body was located on a vacant and uneven lot. The force added an autopsy will be carried out once the body is removed. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
