Man’s body recovered from Duddingston Loch

A body of a man has been recovered from Duddingston Loch.

Officers are currently at the scene and an area has been cordoned off.

Enquiries are ongoing to establish the identity of the man.

The area was previously the subject of a search for missing French student Antoine Maury.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Police in Edinburgh can confirm that a body has been recovered from Duddingston Loch.

“The discovery was reported to police around 10.30am on Friday, December 2.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the man’s identity.

“The family of Antoine Maury have been informed of this development.”