Hillwalker killed in Ben Nevis is named as Andrew Tedder

A hillwalker who fell to his death on Ben Nevis has been named by police.

Andrew Tedder, 49, was descending the mountain, Britain's highest peak, when he slipped from a tourist path and fell into a steep river gully at about 10pm on Friday.

Lochaber mountain rescue were alerted and found the man, who had died at the scene.

Mr Tedder, an insurance agent, was from Emley in West Yorkshire.

PA