Body believed to be that of missing woman

Police believe a body discovered in Argyll and Bute is that of missing woman Karen Hughes.

The 51-year-old went missing from her home in Erskine, Renfrewshire on 2 January.

Following searches, police said a woman’s body was found in the Arrochar area near Loch Lomond.

It followed an appeal for information on Wednesday night.

Formal identification has still to take place but Ms Hughes’ family has been informed.

Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.

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