Police have launched an investigation after a woman’s body was discovered off the coast of Arbroath.
The discovery of the 45-year-old in the water was made about 11.45am yesterday.
A cordon has been set up around Arbroath harbour with officers urging anyone with any information to come forward.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Police Scotland continue to make inquiries into the sudden death of a 45-year-old woman whose body was found in the water at Arbroath Harbour at about 11.45am on Sunday morning.
“The family have been informed and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.”
Anyone who was in the area of Arbroath Harbour during the early hours of Sunday morning and has information that could assist officers with their enquiries is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.