Found Deceased UK - Joel McDiarmid, 28, Bathgate, W Lothian, 17 Nov 2021

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Joel McDiarmid was last seen leaving his home address near to the Boghall area of Bathgate around 4pm on Wednesday.

Police say that there have been no further sightings of of the 28 year old, and he has not been in contact with his friends or family.

Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare.

He was last seen he was wearing a dark green G-Star jacket, black jogging trousers and black trainers.

In a statement on social media, Police Scotland said: “Searches and enquiries are ongoing to trace him.

"We would urge anyone who has seen Joel since Wednesday, or who has any information on his whereabouts, to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting reference number 1809 of 18 November.”

An appeal has been launched to help trace a missing West Lothian man last seen on Wednesday

 

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A West Lothian man has been reported from the Bathgate area as officers launch an appeal for any witnesses or information for his whereabouts.

Joel McDiarmid, who is 28-years-old, has been reported missing from West Lothian today, as he was last seen on Wednesday November 17.

The 28-year-old was last seen leaving his home near the Boghall area of Bathgate at approximately 4pm on Wednesday, November 17.

There have been no further sightings of him and he has not been in contact with his friends or family, and officers are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare.

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The family of Joel McDiarmid, the missing West Lothian man, have issued a desperate plea and said that his disappearance is “completely out of character.”

His family say that they last saw him at his home at around 4pm on Wednesday November 17.

Ben, Joel’s brother, has urged people on social media to contact the police if they have any information whatsoever.

He wrote: "My brother’s still missing and our family are more worried with each day that passes. It’s completely out of character for Joel to leave without contacting us or his friends.

"If you have any information as to where Joel may be, please, please contact the police straight away.

"Thank you for your help."

On November 19 he wrote: "My brother’s been missing for the past two days and we’re extremely concerned for his welfare.

"If anyone’s seen Joel or thinks they may know where he is please contact the police with any information you have ASAP"

Officers investigating his disappearance today said Joel liked to travel to Edinburgh and Glasgow and that West Lothian division is also working with those forces.

The West Lothian division issued a statement today issuing a description of Joel and urging anyone with information to get in touch.

It read: "Joel was last seen by his family at his home around 4pm on Wednesday, 17 November.

"He has not been in contact with his family or friends since then which is completely out of character for him.

"He is described as white, 6ft 3ins in height and of slim build with medium-length dyed blond hair. When he was last seen he was wearing a dark green G-Star jacket, black jogging trousers and black trainers.

"He is known to travel by public transport and likes to visit Glasgow and Edinburgh, and we are liaising with our colleagues in these areas too in case he has travelled there."

Brother of West Lothian missing man Joel McDiarmid "growing concerned"

 

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Police re-appeal.

Drone sent up in Bathgate today to assist in search.

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Another re-appeal by police today.

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RIP Joel
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A body has been found in the search for missing man Joel McDiarmid.

The 28-year-old was missing from the Bathgate area.

Police say formal identification is yet to take place, but Joel's family has been informed.

There are no suspicious circumstances, and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

Body found in search for missing man Joel McDiarmid

 

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The brother of tragic Joel McDiarmid has said his family has been left "utterly devastated" after police confirmed they had found a body in the search for the missing 28-year-old.

Heartbroken Ben described the ordeal as a "nightmare" after police confirmed the discovery on Sunday, December 6.

A major search was launched for Joel following his disappearance from his home in Boghall on November 17.

Officers say formal identification is yet to take place but Ben, 26, issued a rallying cry for those struggling with their mental health to speak up and get help if they are ever "feeling down".

He added: "On Sunday my family’s nightmare reached the conclusion we feared so deeply. We are utterly devastated to have lost our wonderful brother/son.

"Thank you to everyone for their support. If you ever feel down, please talk to someone. #MentalHealth#SuicidePrevention."

Tributes have poured in for Joel, with pals left 'heartbroken' by the news.

'Devastated' brother of Joel McDiarmid urges mental health talks after tragedy

 

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RIP Joel