Body on beach: Police identify man found dead at Cellardyke Harbour

By Fiona Dobie

Published 27th Dec 2022, 12:44 GMT

Updated 27th Dec 2022, 20:47 GMT

Police are asking for help from the public.

Police have formally identified a man whose body was found at a Fife harbour.

He was discovered at around 8.30am on Boxing Day on the beach at Cellardyke Harbour.

Emergency services attended but he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Detective Inspector Stuart Hunter said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the man at this very difficult time and they have asked for privacy to be respected.

“We would like to thank everyone who responded to our appeal which has helped with our enquiries.

“The death is currently being treated as unexplained but not believed to be suspicious. A report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0846 of December 26, 2022.

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