Police update on investigation after woman’s body found on Kirkcaldy beach

Police have confirmed that a body found on Kirkcaldy beach on Sunday was that of a 55-year old woman.

They said they did not believe the death to be suspicious.

Emergency services were called to the Esplanade, close to the Basin car park late on Sunday morning, and part of the waterfront was taped off.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 11:00am on Sunday, we received a report of a body being discovered in the Esplanade area of Kirkcaldy.”

Police cordoned off part of Kirkcaldy Esplanade  following the discovery(Pic: TSPL)placeholder image
Police cordoned off part of Kirkcaldy Esplanade following the discovery(Pic: TSPL)

In an update today, the spokesperson said: “The death is being treated as unexplained; however, there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal in due course.”

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