Body of man found by Glen Nevis walkers on Christmas Day identified by police

The body of a man found in Glen Nevis on Christmas Day has been identified by police.

Walkers made the tragic discovery while in the beauty spot near Fort William.

The find sparked an appeal to the public from police to help identify the man.

Officers in the Highlands have identified the body of a man found in Glen Nevis.

He was 55yo Stanley Stewart from the Falkirk area.

The man was found by the River Nevis around 11am on Sat, 25 December, by a member of the public.

The death is not being treated as suspicious. pic.twitter.com/xfk0L8w3yI

— Northern Police (@northernPolice) December 28, 2021

Officers in Lochaber have now confirmed the body found in Glen Nevis has been identified as Sandy Stewart, who lived in the Falkirk area.

Police say the death of the 55-year-old is not being treated as suspicious.

Detective Inspector Andrew Bilton said: “Our thoughts remain with Mr Stewart’s family at this difficult time.

“We are grateful to everyone who helped our enquiries following our earlier appeal for information.”