Body found near cliffs confirmed as missing Banff man William Hay

The 35-year-old had been missing since December 7th

Police Scotland
Published 31st Dec 2019

Police have confirmed a body found by the cliffs near Macduff, Banff yesterday morning was missing man William Hay.

The 35-year-old had been missing since December 7th.

Officers also confirmed his death is being treated as non suspicious.

A Police Scotland statement said: "A post mortem will take place in due course, but currently his death is being treated as non-suspicious and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal."

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