Teenager’s body found in water

THE body of a teenager who disappeared after a night out has been recovered from water, police have said.

A major search was launched for Alasdair McVicar, 19, who was last seen at 2.40am on Wednesday on Argyll Street, Dunoon, Argyll and Bute, by his friends when he said he was going home.

Coastguard and mountain rescue teams were involved in the search.

Police said that Mr McVicar’s body was found in the Locan area.

Chief Inspector Paul Robertson said: “It is with deep regret that we can confirm the recovery of Alasdair’s body and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.”

A UK Coastguard spokeswoman said: “UK Coastguard was called to assist Police Scotland in a search for a missing person on December 22, at about 2pm. The Dunoon Coastguard Rescue Team was sent to assist.”