Patrick Clark: Gourock man’s family informed after body found

The tragic discovery was made around noon yesterday near Gourock Golf Club.

Although the formal identification has not yet taken place, police say they have now informed relatives of 70-year-old Patrick Clark, who has been missing in Gourock since January 31.

Police say there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Around 12pm on April 5 the body of a man was discovered in Mile Burn, Gourock.

“While awaiting formal identification, the family of Patrick Clark, 70, who has been missing from the Gourock area since Tuesday 31 January 2023, has been notified.

“There do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”