Body found in search for woman reported missing from Isle of Lewis

Alison MacDonald, 58, was last seen between 10am and 11am on Sunday in the Lighthill area of Back.

Body found in search for woman reported missing from Isle of LewisPA Media

A body has been found in the search for a woman reported missing from the Isle of Lewis, Police Scotland has announced.

The force launched an appeal for the public’s help to trace Alison MacDonald, 58, who was last seen between 10 and 11am on Sunday in the Lighthill area of Back.

In an update on Sunday night, police said the body of a woman was recovered near the village of Back around 6.10pm.

Ms MacDonald’s family have been informed and there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances, the force added.

A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

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