Body Discovered in Scottish Search Operation
A body has been found in Scotland during the search for a 46-year-old man reported missing from Merseyside. The discovery was made close to the A90 road between Brechin in Angus and Laurencekirk in Aberdeenshire on Wednesday afternoon.
Police Scotland confirmed they were alerted to the discovery at approximately 12.20pm on Wednesday 26 November 2025. While formal identification procedures are yet to be completed, authorities have taken the difficult step of informing the family of missing man Kenneth Unsworth.
Unexplained Circumstances Under Investigation
A Police Scotland spokesperson stated that the death is currently being treated as unexplained. Officers have launched a comprehensive investigation to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
Kenneth Unsworth, from Merseyside, was last seen on Thursday 20 November leaving the town of Huyton. His disappearance prompted concern among family and friends, leading to the extensive search operation that has now resulted in this tragic discovery.
Ongoing Police Enquiries
Enquiries remain ongoing as police work to establish the sequence of events leading to this outcome. The area surrounding the A90 where the body was discovered has been subject to forensic examination as part of the investigation.
Authorities have appealed for anyone with information that could assist their investigation to come forward. The police continue to treat the death as unexplained while they work to provide answers for Mr Unsworth's family during this difficult time.
