One dead and two missing after fishing boat goes missing off Scottish coast

The search continues

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said they were alerted at about 21.20pm on Tuesday evening when the boat did not return at the expected time from Lewis.

It added that a plane and two helicopters have been undertaking searches off the Port of Ness.

Meanwhile, six coastguard rescue teams, two RNLI lifeboats, a local boat and Police Scotland have also been involved.

Police Scotland said: "The body of one of the men has been recovered, however formal identification is yet to take place.

"The next of kin of the men are aware and are being supported by officers.

"Extensive searches, assisted by HM Coastguard and RNLI, are ongoing."

As per Sky, Police Scotland said they were alerted at 11.35pm on Tuesday to the missing vessel, which was sailing off Port of Ness on the Isle of Lewis.

Police said the vessel had three men onboard and that the body of one man has been recovered.

The men's next of kin of the men have been made aware and are being supported by officers as searches remain ongoing.