Swimmer who died in loch named

A man who died after getting into difficulty while swimming in a loch has been named by police.

The body of Stephen Slavin, 37, was recovered from Loch Caitiosbhal in Lewis after a rescue operation on Sunday.

The rescue was launched after police received a report of a man in difficulty near Marvig at 11.15am on Sunday. Mr Slavin was pronounced dead at the scene.

Sergeant David Mackinnon from Stornoway Police said: “Our thoughts remain with Stephen’s family.”