POLICE  in Fife can confirm that the identity of an elderly man who was found on the shoreline in Kirkcaldy has now been established.

The man was found on the shoreline of the Esplanade, opposite the old Kirkcaldy Swimming Pool, at 1.25pm on Thursday.

Said a police spokesperson: "He has now been identified as a 91-year-old man from the Fife area.  His immediate next of kin has been informed.

"Enquiries are currently ongoing, however the circumstances are not believed to be suspicious.

"A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.  Officers would like to thank those members of the public who supported their appeal for information.
"Our condolences are with the gentleman's family at this difficult time".