Investigation ongoing after body found in wheelie bin

A police investigation is underway after a body was found in
a wheelie bin on Jubilee Crescent in Gorebridge at 7.10pm on Thursday, during
the search for missing man Tony Hutchison.

Formal identification has yet to take place but the
49-year-old’s family have been informed.

Inspector Grant Durie said: “At this time, a cause of
death has not yet been established and we are currently treating the death as
unexplained.

“We are working to formally identify the man, and
ascertain the full circumstances of this, in order to provide answers to his
family and the wider community.

“I’d encourage the local community to help us, wherever
possible, and get in touch if they may have seen Tony, or captured him on any
private CCTV, since the last confirmed sighting.

“Likewise, anyone who lives in the Arniston area and
who may information relevant to our inquiries is urged to get in touch as soon
as possible.”

Chief Inspector Arron Clinkscales added: “A number of
local resources have been involved in the search for Tony, supported by
national teams including the dog unit and the police helicopter, which has
sadly led to a body being discovered.

“We fully appreciate the concern this will cause to the
community, and want to reassure the public that there will be an increase in
patrols to the Gorebridge area.

“Local officers will be supporting our colleagues in
the MIT throughout their inquiries, and anyone with information is welcome to
speak to any officer.”