Family of missing fisherman notified after body found off Orkney

The family of a missing Black Isle fisherman has been notified after a body was discovered 25 miles off the Orkney coast.

Craig Reid, 25, from Munlochy, was reported overboard from the Apollo on April 18 about 20 miles off the islands.

A body was recovered early this morning by another fishing vessel around 25 miles north-west of the Orkney coast.

A police spokesman said: “Formal identification has not taken place, but the family of Craig Reid who went missing on April 18 have been made aware.

“There is no further information at this time and inquiries are ongoing.”