Police officer dies in bridge tragedy

The body of a 28-year-old man was recovered from the River Forth near Clackmannanshire Bridge.

Author: Max SteelePublished 20th Jan 2020

A serving police officer has died after plunging from Clackmannanshire Bridge on Sunday night (19 Jan).

Emergency services were called to the crossing over the River Forth at Kincardine at around 9:25pm amid 'concern for a person'.

A search was launched and a short time later the body of a 28-year-old man was recovered.

The death is not thought to be suspicious.

Assistant Chief Constable Steve Johnson, Local Policing West, said: "We are deeply saddened to confirm the death of a colleague who died near Kincardine on Sunday, 19 January.

"Our thoughts are with the officer's family and friends at this very sad time.

"The death of a colleague affects everyone within the organisation and will be most keenly felt by those officers and staff who worked beside him.

"It is important that they receive all our support.

"I will be visiting the officer's family, friends and colleagues to offer our deepest sympathy and ensure they have access to the support they need at this difficult time".