Police find body in search for missing footballer Jack Syme

Police investigating the sudden disappearance of a young Tayside footballer have found a body.

Jack Syme was last seen in woodlands near Perth on Sunday night.

The 20-year-old vanished in the Kinnoull Hill area at around 9.30pm.

Police say a man’s body was found at the foot of Kinnoull Hill at around 11am on Monday. The identity has not been confirmed, but Jack’s family have been made aware of the sad discovery.

A spokesman said: “There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.”

Jack, who is from Abernethy, is signed to Forfar Athletic.