Police searching for missing tourist find body on Fife coastline

missing tourist
Published 6th Apr 2017
Last updated 6th Apr 2017

Police searching for missing tourist Claudia Philips have discovered a body in Fife.

The 51-year-old, from Germany, was last seen leaving the house she was staying in on the Nethergate, Crail, at around 1pm on Tuesday.

At that time she was heading towards Anstruther, Fife along the coastal path.

No formal identification has taken place at this time, however, Claudia's family have been informed.

This death is currently being treated as unexplained and inquiries are ongoing.

Chief Inspector Adrian Annandale said: "I would firstly like to thank all members of the public who aided our search activities over the past couple of days.

"Special recognition must also go to our various partner agencies, including the Coastguard, for their assistance, as well as the national police resources that supported local officers with their inquiries.

"While no formal identification as taken place we have liaised with Claudia's loved ones and will continue to provide them with all the necessary support they require at this time."