Body found after man fell into water at quay in Leith

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Police, fire and coastguard crews carried out an "extensive search" at Victoria Quay basin in Leith

The body of a man has been recovered from the water near a Scottish government building in Leith.

Police were called to the Victoria Quay basin at 23:25 on Friday following reports that a man had fallen in.

Officers were joined by teams from the ambulance and fire services and HM Coastguard in an "extensive search".

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Inquiries are still ongoing to identify the man."

There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances.

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