Police find body near Edinburgh City Bypass after being called to motorbike fire

Police have launched an investigation after a body was found near the Edinburgh City Bypass.

Police Scotland launch investigation

Officers discovered a body when they were called to reports of a motorbike on fire after 9am this morning near Hadfast Road in the village of Cousland.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We received a report of a motorbike on fire near Hadfast Road, Cousland, around 9.20am on Sunday, 17 January, 2021. On arrival, officers discovered the body of a person nearby. The death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing."

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