Human remains have been found by police trying to find missing cyclist Tony Parsons, who disappeared in 2017.
Police Scotland confirmed that officers investigating the disappearance of a man in 2017 discovered human remains during a detailed search of a remote site close to where he was last seen.
On Tuesday, 12 January, specialist search officers, supported by forensic scientists, discovered the remains in an area of ground close to a farm near the A82 at Bridge of Orchy.
Tony Parsons travelled from his home in Tillicoultry, Stirlingshire, on Friday, 29 September, 2017, to Fort William, intending to return home by bicycle and was reported missing on Monday, 2 October, 2017.
He travelled south on the A82 and was last seen around 11.30pm that night outside the Bridge of Orchy Hotel.
The family of Mr Parsons have been made aware of the discovery and officers are in regular contact with them.
Detective Chief Inspector Alan Somerville said: “This is clearly a significant development and extensive work is ongoing to recover the remains and confirm their identity.
“We have informed Mr Parsons’ family, who are being supported by specialist officers. The thoughts of everyone involved in the investigation are with them at this difficult time.
“The investigation into Mr Parsons’ disappearance continues and I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone who has assisted our enquiries so far and again urge anyone who may be able to help to come forward."
Mr Parsons’ family have stated that they do not wish to make any public comment at this difficult time and have requested that their privacy is respected as they await further updates.
Police are urging anyone with information to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting reference 559 of 2 October 2017.
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