Body found in Crinan Canal in Argyll

The body of a 60-year-old man has been discovered in an Argyll canal.

Strathclyde Police said they had received reports of a body in the Crinan Canal, Ardrishaig, at around 11.15am on Thursday.

The body was reportdely spotted by a yacht crew passing down the canal.

A police spokeswoman said : “A post mortem is due to take place to establish the exact cause of the 60 year old’s death, however, at this time there would appear to be no suspicious circumstances.”