Daughter of former Taggart actor dies at Bestival

Published 11th Sep 2017
Last updated 11th Sep 2017

The daughter of former Coronation Street and Taggart star John Michie died at Bestival.

The Scot's actor's agent confirmed this earlier.

The body of 25-year Louella Michie was found in the early hours of this morning in a wooded area at the Dorset Festival.

Police had been called following concerns about the welfare of a woman.

A 28-year-old man from London has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

In a statement, Michie's agent said: `Sadly, I can confirm the tragic death of John Michie's daughter, Louella, at Bestival.

`John and his wife Carol ask that the privacy of their family be respected at this traumatic time.'