Hypothermia linked to beach death

AN ELDERLY woman found dead on an icy beach was named by police yesterday.

The body of Christina Thomson, 80, of Musselburgh, was discovered on the beach at the East Lothian town on Tuesday morning.

It is believed that hypothermia was a factor in her death.

Lothian and Borders Police said the death was not suspicious and have sent a report to the procurator fiscal.