Body found in search for Jenny Hastings

The wife of former Scottish rugby international Scott Hastings had been missing since Tuesday

Mrs Hasting's family said earlier this week they were "absolutely heartbroken"
Author: Molly TulettPublished 8th Sep 2024

A body has been found in the search for missing Edinburgh woman Jenny Hastings.

The wife of former Scottish rugby international Scott Hastings has been missing since Tuesday after she went swimming in Wardie Bay.

Formal identification is yet to take place, but Mrs Hasting’s family have been informed, after the body of a woman was found in the Hound Point area of South Queensferry around 3.20pm.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said it received a "report of concern" at about 2.45pm on Tuesday, and a helicopter, Coastguard rescue teams, lifeboats and other nearby vessels all took part in a search of the Firth of Forth, but it was unsuccessful that day.

In an earlier statement, the Hastings family said they were "absolutely heartbroken" that she was missing.

Police said on Saturday evening that there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances, and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

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