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03.04.2024 - 13:19 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A probe into an unexplained death has been launched by cops after a body was found inside a car at a Scots beauty spot.
Police Scotland received reports of a man dead in a vehicle at Hopetoun Memorial Car Park in Haddington, East Lothian on April 2 where they made the grim discovery.
The death is being treated as "unexplained" and cops are currently investigating to establish the full circumstances.
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."
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They added: "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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