Police Scotland Highland and Islands Division are currently conducting inquiries into the discovery of a man’s body recovered from the water at Kyleside, Kyleakin in Kyle of Lochalsh. An artist’s impression of the man has been released in a bid to confirm his identity.
The man is described as being between 35-45 years-old, 5”8″ – 5’10” in height, of medium build, with short dark hair and has tattoos on his left forearm consisting of a cross and the initial ‘G’ close to his wrist. He was found wearing a blue Everlast hooded top, a blue body warmer, dark coloured jeans, a Levi leather belt, chrome Sekonda watch, ‘Help for Heroes’ wrist band, black Nike trainers and had a Reebok black and red backpack.
Within his rucksack there was an official Umbro Celtic away strip from between 2003 – 2005 Seasons when the team sponsor was Carling. It is a size Large (41/43″ chest). The rear of the shirt features no markings.
Officers have confirmed that there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and are not looking for anyone in connection with the matter.
Police are appealing to anyone who knows of a man matching his description to please contact them on our non-emergency number, 101.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
