Police probe 'unexplained' Union Canal death near Falkirk

The body was discovered in the canal in Camelon

A man's body has been found in the Union Canal near Falkirk.

Police were alerted to the discovery near Union Road in the Camelon area at about 11:30.

Emergency services were called and part of a nearby walkway was shut off. The man was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

Officers are treating the death as unexplained and inquiries remain at an early stage, a spokesperson for Police Scotland said.

A report has been sent to the procurator fiscal.