Body of a man discovered in Hopetoun Monument car park in Haddington East Lothian 

By Neil Johnstone

Digital reporter

Published 3rd Apr 2024, 14:01 BST
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A man was found dead on Tuesday evening

Police have launched an investigation after a man’s body was discovered in an East Lothian car park.

Officers said the man was found dead inside a vehicle at the Hopetoun Monument car park at around 6pm on Tuesday, April 2. Police say they are treating the death as unexplained whilst their investigation continues. 

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The body of a man was discovered at the Hopetoun Monument car park on Tuesday. The body of a man was discovered at the Hopetoun Monument car park on Tuesday.
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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 6pm on Tuesday, 2 April 2024, a man was found deceased within a car in the car park at Hopetoun Memorial Car Park, Haddington.

"At this time, his death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."

 

 

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