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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Daily Record
Man's body pulled from East Lothian river as police swoop on scene
A walkway near the River Tyne has been cordoned off. A man's body has been recovered from a river in East Lothian on Saturday, with police swarming the scene. Officers received a report of a body in the River Tyne near Sidegate, Haddington, just before noon on July 12. Emergency services raced to the scene, with reports from local residents suggesting the nearby walkway had been taped off, Edinburgh Live reports. Further details about the man and circumstances surrounding his death are still unknown. Officers are still on scene, and enquiries have been launched. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 11.45am on Saturday, 12 July, 2025, police received a report a man's body had been found in the River Tyne, near Sidegate, Haddington. "Emergency services are in attendance and enquiries are ongoing." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The tragedy comes the day after the body of a missing Scots man was found in woodland on Friday, in an unrelated incident. The discovery was made near Kinnoir Woods in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, at around 9.30pm on July 11. Formal identification has still to take place however the family of Jonathan Parsons, 40, also known as Jay, has been informed. Jonathan was reported missing on Thursday, July 3. Significant search operations were put in place, including a nearby river. The death is not believed to be suspicious. A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Daily Record
Body found in woods during search for missing man in Aberdeenshire
Formal identification has still to take place however the family of Jonathan Parsons, 40, also known as Jay, has been informed. A body has been discovered in woodland during the search for a Scots man missing for over a week. The discovery was made near Kinnoir Woods in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, at around 9.30pm on Friday, July 11. Formal identification has still to take place however the family of Jonathan Parsons, 40, also known as Jay, has been informed. The death is not believed to be suspicious. A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal. A statement from Police Scotland reads: "Around 9.30pm on Friday, 11 July 2025, officers found the body of a man near to Kinnoir Woods, Huntly. "Formal identification has still to take place however the family of Jonathan Parsons, 40, also known as Jay, has been informed. "The death is not believed to be suspicious. A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal. "We thank the public for their assistance in the search for Jay while it was ongoing." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter @Daily_Record - the official Daily Record Twitter account - real news in real time. We're also on Facebook - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Daily Record, Sunday Mail and Record Online
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Tragedy as body found in search for man who vanished from Scots town
GRIM FIND Tragedy as body found in search for man who vanished from Scots town Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BODY has been found in the search for a man who vanished from a Scots town. Jonathan Parsons, 40, was last seen in the Yule Square area of Huntly, Aberdeenshire, around 7.15am on July 3. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up His vehicle was later discovered at Battle Hill car park. Cops said they were growing "increasingly concerned" for his welfare. The force today confirmed a body has been found in the search for Jonathan. The grim find was made around 9.30pm on last night near Kinnoir Woods in Huntly. Formal identification has still to take place but Jonathan's has been informed. The death is not believed to be suspicious and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
Daily Record
5 days ago
- Daily Record
Locals urged to check sheds for missing man who vanished a week ago
Jonathan Parsons was last seen at around 7.15am on Thursday July 3. Police Scotland are carrying out searches in a river and woodlands for a missing man who vanished a week ago. Jonathan Parsons, 40, from Huntly, was last seen in Yule Square at around 7.15am on Thursday July 3. His vehicle was discovered at Battle Hill car park, with the force now carrying out extensive searches in Huntly, the River Bogie and Battle Hill Woods areas. Local residents have been asked to check their sheds and out buildings in case he has taken shelter there. Jonathan, who goes by Jay, is described as around 5ft 7in tall with brown hair. He was last spotted wearing blue trousers, boots and carrying a green rucksack. Inspector Barry Stewart said: 'We are concerned for Jay's welfare and enquiries are ongoing to trace him. Extensive searches are ongoing in Huntly, as well as the River Bogie and Battle Hill Woods areas. 'We are appealing to anyone who may have seen him, or knows where he may be, to come forward. 'We also ask local residents to check their sheds and out buildings in case he has sought shelter.' Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 1449 of 6 July 2025. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter @Daily_Record - the official Daily Record Twitter account - real news in real time.
The National
07-07-2025
- The National
Car found at Aberdeenshire beauty spot amid search for Huntly man
Jonathan Parsons was reported missing from Huntly, in Aberdeenshire, after last being seen in the town's Yule Square at around 7.15am on Thursday, July 3. Officers say they are 'growing increasingly concerned' for the 40-year-old – who is described as being around 5' 7' with brown hair and wearing blue trousers, boots and carrying a green rucksack. On Monday, Police Scotland said that Parsons's vehicle had been found at Battle Hill car park. READ MORE: Arrest after woman found dead in property in Scottish town Battle Hill, in Huntly, is said to be the site of a 14th-century skirmish between the Gordons and Comyns. Today, it has walking trails and a viewpoint offering 'sweeping views over Huntly', according to the town's development trust. Inspector Barry Stewart said: 'We are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of Jonathan who has not been seen for several days. 'We are carrying out searches in the areas of River Bogie and Battle Hill Woods areas. 'Anyone with any information as to the whereabouts of Jonathan is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 1449 of 6 July 2025.'
