Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a 'real and caring lad' after a physique was discovered by police within the seek for him on Boxing Day.
Emergency providers had been referred to as to the Hercules Den space in Arbroath after Leon Gibson, 21, was reported lacking. He was final seen that morning at 6.45am earlier than a search was launched.
Police and firefighters had been pictured scouring woodland close to the Brothock Burn shortly earlier than the grim discovery was made at round 11am. Whereas formal identification has but to happen, Leon's heartbroken household had been knowledgeable.
Tributes have flooded in for budding athlete Leon, who has been described as a 'beautiful younger lad'.
Lauren Anderson mentioned: "A lifelong pal. You all the time knew the right way to mild the room with out even attempting. Grateful to have shared some unforgettable recollections with you.
"You'll dwell on on a regular basis within the hearts of your loved ones and pals. Behave up there, however not an excessive amount of."
Kaysai Richardson mentioned: “Heartbroken isn’t even the phrase. I am so unhappy that I received’t get to see you once more. One of many nicest, caring folks I’ll ever meet. At all times took time to take care of each single one among us it doesn't matter what time of day it was.
“You all the time introduced a smile and laughter to everybody’s face as quickly as you stepped within the room. So glad to have the ability to name you one among my finest mates. Will miss your horrible dancing without end, we’ll all make you proud, love you all the time brother.”
Craig Phillip added: “From assembly you a couple of years in the past to taking you below my wing and having you reside with me for two years, I all the time thought I used to be taking care of you however in reality you had been searching for me.
“By no means met a extra real, harmless, pleasant, nice power individual. I’ll treasure you and our recollections.
“I’ll by no means be the identical once more. I'll all the time love you Leon. Fly excessive, all the time in my coronary heart.”
Lisa Webster mentioned “Leon was one of the crucial well mannered and cheeriest lads I knew. By no means ever handed me by, all the time giving me a wave and an enormous smile once I handed within the automotive. There are a variety of sore and weeping hearts in our wee city in the present day.
"It’s so unhappy seeing all of the posts from folks who knew him, but it surely exhibits simply what a beautiful younger lad he was. Beloved by many who've their fantastic recollections of him dancing, singing and smiling. Relaxation in peace Leon.”
Arbroath Novice Boxing Membership mentioned: “We're saddened to listen to of the passing of Leon Gibson. Leon was a pleasant one who all the time put 100% into each session he attended. Our ideas are along with his household at this unhappy time.”
Arbroath Neighborhood Sports activities Membership added: “The membership are devastated to listen to of the tragic lack of Leon Gibson. Leon was a part of our 2001 squad, he was such a tremendous, gifted, type and particular lad who will all the time be a part of our membership. We're sending our like to all of the household at this saddest of occasions.”
In the meantime an area store from which Leon delivered newspapers paid tribute in a put up on their Fb web page.
HAQS-Arbroath mentioned: “So saddened to listen to in regards to the passing of Leon Gibson, he was a paperboy with us a couple of years in the past, such a pleasant lad, all the time nice and cheery, RIP younger man.”
Officers are persevering with to research the circumstances of the dying however say there are usually not believed to be any suspicious circumstances.
An announcement from Police Scotland mentioned: “Round 11am on Monday, December 26, the physique of a person was recovered from a burn within the Hercules Den space of Arbroath.
“Formal identification has but to happen, nonetheless, the household of Leon Gibson, 21, who was reported lacking from Arbroath within the early hours of this morning, have been knowledgeable.
“Enquiries into the reason for his dying, which police are usually not treating as suspicious at the moment, are persevering with. A report can be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”
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