A MAN who died after a tree struck his van during Storm Babet on Thursday has been named by police.
John Gillan, 56, from Arbroath, was pronounced dead at the scene following the incident near Forfar, Angus.In a statement released through Police Scotland, his family said: “We are devastated by the loss of John and the circumstances in which he died.“He was also a loving son to John and Moira, brother to Wendy and a loving uncle, son-in-law and brother-in-law. John will be deeply missed by us all.“We’d like to request that our privacy be respected whilst we grieve for John.
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