THE body of a woman, believed to be that of a missing care worker, has been found in Arrochar.

Karen Hughes, 51, was last seen in the Erskine area on Tuesday, January 2.

The body of a woman believed to be Karen was discovered in accommodation in the village on Thursday.

A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said: “Whilst carrying out searches in the Argyll and West Dunbartonshire division, the body of a woman was discovered in accommodation in the Arrochar area.

“Although formal identification has still to take place, officers believe that it is Karen Hughes and her family has been informed.

“There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death, and a full report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.”