Former Northumbria Police officer found after going missing on walk in Scottish countryside

A former Northumbria Police officer who went missing after going for a walk in the Scottish countryside has been found almost a week after he was last heard from.

Veteran and former Northumbria Police officer, Paul Conway, travelled to the Highlands on Tuesday, September 10, and was planning to complete a walk between Glenfinnan and Inverie in Knoydart. But the 67-year-old from the Newcastle area was reported missing having failed to arrive on Friday, September 13.

Now his family have thanked rescuers after he was traced safe and well in Lochaber on Tuesday, September 17, in a remote area south of Loch Morar having become lost while en route. nearly a week after he was last heard from.

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Paul was taken to hospital as a precaution given the extensive time spent outdoors but was otherwise uninjured.

Paul's son Chris Conway said: "On behalf of the whole family I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in searches for our father over the past few days. He is in good health and good spirits after this experience and again I would like to thank everyone who has helped find him and bring him to safety."

Inspector Ross McCartney of Fort William Police Station said: "We are delighted that Paul has been found and reunited safe and well with his family. This was a challenging and protracted search involving a number of partner agencies and specialist police resources.

"These included Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team, the RAF Mountain Rescue Team, Search and Rescue Dog Association, HM Coastguard and the Police Scotland Mountain Rescue Team. We are grateful to everyone involved in the search for their efforts in bringing about this positive outcome."