Body formally identified as Newport mum Susan Reid

A body found in a Fife woodland last week has been formally identified as that of Susan Reid.

The remains of the 56-year-old were discovered last Tuesday at Tentsmuir Forest, three months after she was reported missing from her Newport home.

The disappearance of the Dundee University librarian had prompted a major search across Fife and Tayside.

However, following last week’s discovery, Mrs Reid’s family had said on social media that they had already accepted that the body was that of Susan.

Confirming the identity of the remains, Chief Inspector Adrian Annandale praised the public for their help in the investigation.

He said: “The discovery of Susan’s body and subsequent formal identification concludes the missing person enquiry in relation to her disappearance.

“I would like to thank the people of Newport on Tay and surrounding communities for their assistance and understanding during this enquiry.”