Edinburgh College offers wellbeing support after search for missing students ends in tragedy
Edinburgh College pays tribute to 22-year-old student who was reported missing in Argyll before his body was found near Clachan.
An Edinburgh college is offering wellbeing support after one of its new students was found dead on Sunday.
Leo Roberts, 22, had been reported missing from the Clachan area of Argyll on Wednesday, November 4.
He was last seen getting off the number 926 Glasgow to Campbeltown bus at around 9.30pm on Sunday, November 1. Police said his disappearance was “out of character” for Leo.
His family said he “had just started studying” at Edinburgh College but had “not been attending classes” in the days leading up to them reporting him missing.
Leo’s mum, Lorien Silvan, took to Facebook last week in a desperate attempt to trace her son. She said: “Please come home Leo, we Love you and need to know you are OK.”
But the search for Leo ended in tragedy on Sunday, after police confirmed a man’s body had been discovered near Clachan.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said formal identification is yet to take place, but Leo’s family have been informed. He added that the death is not believed to be suspicious.
In a statement today, a spokesperson for Edinburgh College said: “Everyone at Edinburgh College is saddened to learn of the passing of our student Leo, and our thoughts are with his family, friends and loved ones at this difficult time.
“We understand situations such as this can affect people in different ways, so additional wellbeing support is being made available for any of Leo’s fellow students who wish to talk, seek guidance, or access support.”
Many have taken to social media to send their support to Lorien and other members of Leo’s family.
One commented: “I’m so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you all at this extremely sad and difficult time.”
Another added: “I'm so incredibly sorry for all of you. Heartbreaking. Sending love and strength your way, holding you in my thoughts love. Xxx”.
A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.