Woman found dead near river in Stirling
A woman's body has been discovered near a river in Stirling.
Police were called to Lovers Walk, next to the River Forth, at around 4.50am after the body was found.
The woman has not yet been identified and officers said inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the death are at an early stage.
They closed the road at Customs Roundabout and Dean Crescent to carry out inquiries at the scene.
A force spokeswoman said: Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.''
Police said the death of the woman, believed to be aged in her 30s, is being treated as unexplained, pending the outcome of a post-mortem examination.