Body discovered in forest during police search for missing man

Police searching for missing man Mark Goldie have confirmed a body has been found.

Body discovered in Carrick Forest during police search for missing man Google Maps

A body has been found in an Ayrshire forest in the search for missing man Mark Goldie.

The 51-year-old was reported missing from West Kilbride on Tuesday, November 8.

Police have now confirmed that officers carrying out searches for Mr Goldie have found a body in Carrick Forrest near Loch Doon in South Ayrshire on Wednesday.

The family of Mr Goldie have been made aware of the discovery.

In a statement, Ayrshire Police said: “The body of a man has been found within Carrick Forest near Loch Doon around 3.55pm on Wednesday, November 9.

“Family of 51-year-old Mark Goldie reported missing from West Kilbride, has been made aware. The death is unexplained but not believed to be suspicious.”

STV News is now on WhatsApp

Get all the latest news from around the country

Follow STV News
Follow STV News on WhatsApp

Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country

WhatsApp channel QR Code