Police Confirm Body of Man found on Sunday is Missing Jackson Mason

Police Scotland have confirmed that the body of the missing man found on Sunday is Jackson Mason.

Police Scotland issued the following statement to its social media channels:

We can confirm that the body of a man found at West Tannacrieff in East Ayrshire on Sunday, 28 February, 2021 has been confirmed as Jackson Mason.

The 31-year-old from Fenwick had been missing since Saturday, 19 December, 2020.

His next of kin has been made aware.

His death is being treated as unexplained, pending the outcome of a post mortem examination, and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.

Chief Inspector Nathan Calderwood, East Ayrshire area commander, said:

"Our thoughts are with Jackson's family and friends at this difficult time.

"I would take the opportunity to thank the local community for their support throughout this enquiry."