Police called after man's body found on East Lothian beach

The body of a man has been found near Longniddry Golf Club in East Lothian.

Police were called to the beach at around 10.20 on Wednesday morning and officers remain at the scene to continue inquiries.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “At around 10.20 am on Wednesday, November 4 2020, police received a report that a man’s body had been found on the beach near Longniddry golf course.

"Emergency services are in attendance and inquiries are ongoing.”

A witness, who was driving past the scene earlier this morning, said that they saw police cars on the coast road in East Lothian and a group of officers on the beach.

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