Body discovered in the water near Kirkcaldy Esplanade

Emergency services have closed off part of the area.

A body is thought to have been discovered at around eight o'clock this morning.
Author: Chloe ShawPublished 1st Sep 2021

Kirkcaldy Esplanade has been taped off by emergency services after a body was discovered in the water.

It's thought to have happened at around eight o'clock this morning. Police remain on the scene.

Police say they're treating the death as unexplained.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers are currently in attendance in the Esplanade area of Kirkcaldy following the discovery of a body within the water. The death is currently being treated as unexplained and emergency services remain at the scene.”

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