Kayaker missing off Arisaig named as Jason Chung Wai-Ho Published duration 15 January 2016

image copyright Police Scotland image caption Missing kayaker Jason Chung Wai-Ho

Police have named a kayaker who has not been seen since Wednesday as Jason Chung Wai-Ho from the Glasgow area.

A second full day of searching for the 39-year-old has been stepped down with still no sign of him.

The RNLI, Maritime and Coastguard Agency personnel and police made an initial search off Arisaig in Lochaber on Wednesday evening.

A full day's search involving several teams and search dogs was then made on Thursday.

Mr Chung Wai-Ho set off from Traigh near Arisaig in an inflatable red kayak on Wednesday. An off-duty police officer warned him not to go out because of squally weather.

Mallaig and Eyemouth lifeboats, coastguard rescue teams and helicopter and police search dogs have been involved in the search.

RNLI Eyemouth was passing through the area when it joined the search effort.

Police Scotland said: "Jason is described as 5ft 8in tall with short dark hair and beard.

"He was last seen wearing a black waterproof jacket, black waterproof trousers and a black buoyancy aid. His car, a red 2003 Toyota Corolla, was found parked nearby. It has since been recovered by the police.

"Over the weekend there will be continued searches co-ordinated by police based in Fort William.

"Local officers will be supported by specialist search teams and dog units. Further assistance will be provided by the coastguard and the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team."