Crofter dies after cattle accident near Borve

A crofter has died in an accident while working with cattle on the island of Berneray in the Western Isles, Police Scotland has said.

The 58-year-old man had been working on land near Borve Cemetery.

Emergency services were alerted to the incident and the Health and Safety Executive has been notified.

A police spokesman said: “Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends at this time.”