Death of man who went missing ‘not suspicious’

A BODY has been found in the search for a missing man, police have said.

A man’s body was discovered on Wednesday in Merthyr Tydfil and has been identified as Leighton Tomes.

The 77-year-old had been missing from his home in Rhoose since Sunday.

A statement published by South Wales Police read: “Police in Merthyr Tydfil were called following the discovery of the body of a man in a car in the Rhydycar area of the town at around 3.30pm on Wednesday, November 23.

“The man has been identified at Leighton Tomes, 77, who had been missing from his home in Rhoose.

“Mr Tomes’ death is not being treated as suspicious and our sympathies are with Mr Tomes’ family at what is a very distressing time for them.”

Mr Tomes had last spoken to his family on Sunday afternoon, but had not been seen or heard from afterwards.

Police launched an appeal following his disappearance.