Appeal for information after body discovered in Longniddry

There is an appeal for information after a body was discovered in Longniddry.

At around 7.45am on Sunday 14th October a member of the public discovered an unconscious man on the beach near to Car Park 1 at Longniddry Bents.

Emergency services were contacted and the man was pronounced dead.

Inquires have indicated that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding this death and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

As part of this investigation officers have established the man had previously been at the Oktoberfest event in Gosford House but have not yet confirmed his identity.

Anyone who is able to assist police is asked to come forward.

The man is described as white, early to mid twenties and short brown hair.

Inspector Laura Dickson said: "This has been a tragic death of a young man and we are actively trying to identify him and locate his next of kin as a matter of urgency.

"I would ask anyone who knows of someone who was at Oktoberfest but who has not come home yet to contact police immediately.

"In addition, anyone with any further information relevant to our inquiries is also asked to get in touch."