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Human remains found on beach identified as missing man

John Mackay was reported missing from Inverness on November 8 last year.

Human remains found on beach identified as missing man — Body: Remains identified as missing man. Police ScotlandSNS Group

11th Jan 2021

Human remains found on a beach in Orkney have been identified as a man missing for more than two months.

John Mackay, 51, was reported missing from Muirtown Street in Inverness on November 8.

The remains were discovered on a beach at Dingieshowe, Orkney on December 14.

Mr Mackay’s family have been informed and a full report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

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