Body found in search for missing elderly Fife man

A body has been found in the search for a missing man with dementia.

John Wils, 82, had been reported missing from his home in Kilconquhar on Tuesday.

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John Wils

Police confirmed that the body of a man was found in an area near to the village at around 5pm on Friday, September 18.

A spokesperson said: “He has been identified as John Wils, who had been reported missing from the area on Tuesday, September 15.

"His family area aware.

“A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.”

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