Hillwalker dies after fall on Càrn Mòr Dearg

The man fell on Càrn Mòr Dearg on Sunday

A hillwalker has died after falling while on Càrn Mòr Dearg, Britain's ninth highest mountain.

Emergency services were alerted to the accident on the 1,220m (4,003ft) mountain, which is linked by a ridge to Ben Nevis in Fort William, at about 12:30 on Sunday.

Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene and there are not believed to be suspicious circumstances.

A spokesman added the man's next of kin had been informed.