Kirkcaldy beach death: Police confirm no suspicious circumstances

Police have said the discovery of a body on Kirkcaldy beach is not thought to be suspicious.
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Officers cordoned off one of the slip roads leading to the beach on Wednesday morning.

A section of the rocks below the sea wall was also cordoned off.

A 45-year old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police officers cordoned off part of the beach below the seawall at KirkcaldyPolice officers cordoned off part of the beach below the seawall at Kirkcaldy
Police officers cordoned off part of the beach below the seawall at Kirkcaldy
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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 7am on Wednesday, police received a report of the body of a man found on the beach at Kirkcaldy.

“A 45-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.”

The spokesman added: “Inquiries are ongoing but it is not believed to be suspicious. As with all sudden deaths, a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.”

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