Body Found in Kyle Beck River Confirmed as Missing Man Luke Willetts

A grim discovery was made at 9.50am today when a member of the public spotted what appeared to be a man’s body in the Kyle Beck River at Tollerton.

Police Identify Body as Missing Luke Willetts

Officers soon located the body and, while formal ID is pending, the family of missing man Luke Willetts have been informed of the find.

As a result, the police have cancelled their appeal to find Luke and thanked the public for all their helpful tips.

No Suspicious Circumstances, Family Privacy Requested

A post-mortem will take place in due course. So far, police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding Luke’s death.

“Our thoughts are with Luke’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time,” a police spokesperson said. “We ask that their privacy is respected.”

We are your go-to destination for breaking UK news, real-life stories from communities across the country, striking images, and must-see video from the heart of the action.

Follow us on Facebook at for the latest updates and developing stories, and stay connected on X (Twitter) the for live coverage as news breaks across the UK.

SIGN UP NOW FOR YOUR FREE DAILY BREAKING NEWS AND PICTURES NEWSLETTER

Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy

YOU MIGHT LIKE