Michael Joyce found guilty of murder in Kyle of Lochalsh

A man has been found guilty of the murder of Michael White in Kyle of Lochalsh.

Mr White, 61, was found dead within a property at Plock Road in the village on Sunday, 23 April, 2023.

An extensive investigation was launched and Michael Joyce, 33 was subsequently arrested and charged.

He was found guilty of Mr White’s murder at the High Court in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 6 November, 2024.

Detective Inspector Richard Baird, of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team, said: “Michael Joyce’s actions towards Michael White were utterly abhorrent.

“Initially following his death he attempted to present himself as a friend of Mr White, and it was only after a post mortem that it became apparent he had in fact died as a result of injuries he had inflicted.

“We welcome this conviction and, while this cannot change what happened, Joyce will now face the consequences of his actions.”