Body found on Prestonpans Beach: 61-year-old man's death treated as 'unexplained'

Police enquiries continue after discovery on East Lothian beach
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Police investigating the death of a 61-year-old man whose body was found on an East Lothian beach are treating his death as “unexplained”.

Emergency services rushed to Prestonpans Beach after the body of a man was found yesterday afternoon. Police have now revealed the man’s age, as their investigation to find more information continues.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 1.20pm on Thursday, March 2, the body of a 61-year-old man was discovered on the beach near Prestonpans High Street. The death is currently being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing.”