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Missing Rhoose man found dead

By Gareth Joy | Updated Thursday 24th November 2022 5:13pm |  Follow us @broradio

A pensioner who went missing from his Rhoose home has been found dead in a car.

The body of 77 year-old Leighton Tomes was discovered in the Rhydycar area of Merthyr Tydfil at around 3.30pm on Wednesday afternoon.

Detectives say Mr Tomes' death is not being treated as suspicious and his next of kin have been informed.

Mr Tomes had been reported missing from his home last Sunday in what was described as a ''very out of character'' disappearance.

The coroner for South Wales Central has also been informed and an inquest is expected to be held in due course.

A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: ''Mr Tomes' death is not being treated as suspicious and our sympathies are with Mr Tomes' family at what is a very distressing time for them.''

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