Body confirmed as missing Inverness fisherman

Police confirm body recovered near Orkney is Craig Reid

Published 10th Aug 2016

It's been confirmed that a body recovered 25-miles north west of Orkney is that of Inverness fisherman Craig Reid.

The 25-year-old fell from a fishing boat into the sea on April 18th but rescuers couldn't find him at the time.

His body was discovered on July 31st.

A Police Scotland spokesperson told MFR News: "Our thoughts are with Mr Reid's family at this difficult time."