Body found in search for missing walker

Rescuers searching for a missing walker have found a body.

Ian Stalker, 65, was reported overdue on Wednesday from a walk in the Knoydart area of the Highlands the previous day.

A body was recovered on Wednesday evening during searches involving a Coastguard helicopter and Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team.

Mr Stalker’s family have been informed, police said.

Sergeant Keith Almond said: “There are no suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.”

NORTH LANARKSHIRE