Body found in search for missing Llandysul man

South Wales Police say officers searching for 46‑year‑old Gareth Perkins, from Llandysul, have located a body in Rheola, near Resolven in Neath Port Talbot.

Published: 17th November 2025

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Police have released this photo of Gareth Perkins, 46, from Llandysul, who was reported missing last week. (Image: South Wales Police)

Police say that formal identification has yet to take place, but Gareth’s family has been informed.

Earlier appeal

Police launched an appeal last week to trace Gareth, who had been missing since Friday, November 7. He was last seen on Neath Road, Resolven, and was said to be known to frequent the mountains around Resolven and Melincourt.

At the time, officers urged anyone with information to come forward, quoting reference number 2500356857.

Police statement

In today’s update, South Wales Police said:

“Officers searching for 46‑year‑old Gareth Perkins, from Llandysul, Ceredigion, who has been missing since last week, have located a body in Rheola, Neath Port Talbot. Formal identification has yet to take place. Gareth’s family has been informed.”