Body of man found at Cove Bay in Aberdeen

The body of a man has been found at Cove Bay in Aberdeen.

Emergency crews were made aware of a person on the rocks at around 12.45pm on Tuesday May 9.

The 46-year-old's body was recovered with the assistance of the RNLI.

Police say they are treating the death as unexplained and inquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances.

An RNLI spokesperson said: “Aberdeen RNLI lifeboat was tasked by the UK Coastguard yesterday afternoon to support Police Scotland with an incident near Cove Bay.”

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