Body found at Alness identified as missing man Mark Burgess

A BODY found in the Alness area has been identified as missing Wakefield man Mark Burgess.

The 58-year-old went missing last Wednesday (October 15) and travelled to the Highlands on Friday.

Mr Burgess’s body was recovered on Monday at around 6pm and police reported there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

Dingwall and Wester Ross area inspector Paul Daley said: "Police Scotland would like to thank members of the public for their assistance with efforts to trace Mark. Our thoughts are with Mark’s family and we would ask the media to respect their request to grieve in private at this difficult time."

Next of kin have been informed and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

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