Body pulled from Firth of Forth sparks police probe

The body was found in water near Blackness on Monday morning.

Body pulled from Firth of Forth sparks police probe STV News

Police are investigating after a body was found in the Firth of Forth.

The discovery was made between Bo’ness and Blackness, in Falkirk, on Monday morning.

Emergency services attended the scene at around 10.30am with a high police presence remaining in the area into the afternoon.

Officers investigating the incident say enquires are ongoing to establish the person’s identity.

A spokesperson for the force said: “At around 10.30am on Monday, February 8, police received a report of a body in the water between Bo’ness and Blackness.

“Emergency services remain at the scene.”

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