The Press and Journal (Inverness, Highlands, and Islands)
Daughter of Taggart actor dies at Bestival
Police: Man held after body of TV star’ s relative discovered
The daughter of former Coronation Street and Taggart star John Michie died at Bestival, his agent has confirmed.
A 28-year-old man from London has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Louella Michie, 25, at the Dorset music festival in the early hours of Monday.
In a statement, Michie’s agent said: “Sadly, I can confirm the tragic death of John Michie’s daughter, Louella, at Bestival.
“John and his wife Carol ask that the privacy of their family be respected at this traumatic time.”
Police at the four-day music festival were alerted just before 1am on Monday to concerns for the welfare of Miss Michie, from London.
Following a search, her body was discovered in a wooded area on the edge of the site in Lulworth, Dorset.
Bestival took place for the first time on the Lulworth Estate in Dorset this year after being moved from the Isle of Wight.
Dorset Police said the 28-year-old man had been arrested “to enable officers to conduct an interview under caution to help establish the full circumstances”.
Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Derbyshire said: “Following the discovery of the woman’s body we have now launched an investigation into her death.
“We have specially trained officers supporting her family at this very difficult time.
“Inquiries are now under way to establish how she died.
“I can confirm the tragic death of John Michie’s daughter”
“A post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course. We are working closely with the festival organisers.”
Michie, 66, played Karl Munro in Coronation Street from 2011 to 2013, having previously starred as Detective Inspector Robbie Ross in drama series Taggart from 1998 to 2010.
He currently plays neurosurgeon Guy Self in BBC medical drama Holby City.
Camp Bestival, which is aimed at families with children and takes place in July, is also held at the wooded country estate.
The line-up for Bestival this year included The XX, Dizzee Rascal, Rag’n’Bone Man, Pet Shop Boys, Wiley and Laura Mvula.
On Sunday, festival organisers were forced to close the main arena, the Castle Stage and Ambient Forest due to high winds.
Bestival was first held in 2004 with acts including Basement Jaxx and Fatboy Slim.
Organisers are due to hold the first Bestival Bali in Indonesia at the end of September.