Body found in search for missing Haywards Heath fell runner

A body has been found in search for missing Team GB fell runner Chris Smith.
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The 43-year-old, who lives in Haywards Heath with his wife and two sons, was reported missing after failing to return home on Tuesday afternoon (October 27), after going hill running in Perth and Kinross.

He was visiting his sister and her family in Glasgow earlier this week before taking a short holiday with his wife and sons in Perthshire, our sister newspaper, The Scotsman said.

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A police spokesman said: “Police Scotland can confirm that at around 11.50am on Thursday, October 29, the body of a man was found near to Meall Garbh in the Glenlyon area.

Missing Chris Smith from Haywards Heath. Picture: Police ScotlandMissing Chris Smith from Haywards Heath. Picture: Police Scotland
Missing Chris Smith from Haywards Heath. Picture: Police Scotland

“Formal identification has yet to take place however the family of 43-year-old Chris Smith has been informed.

“Enquiries remain ongoing and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.”