The body of a man has been recovered during a major search operation for a fishing vessel carrying three men off the Isle of Lewis.

The vessel was reported overdue near Port of Ness in the Outer Hebrides on Tuesday evening, October 13.

Police Scotland confirmed that one man’s body had been recovered from the sea, although formal identification has not yet taken place.

Two other men remain missing, along with the fishing vessel.

A major search operation has involved a coastguard aircraft, two helicopters, six coastguard rescue teams, two RNLI lifeboats and a local vessel.

The families of all three men have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Search efforts have been continuing in difficult conditions, with strong winds affecting parts of the Western Isles and a yellow weather warning in place.

Police and coastguard teams remain involved in efforts to locate the two missing men and the vessel.