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10/09/2008
Burned Body Found On Scottish Golf Course
A golf course in Carnoustie in Angus has been closed, following the discovery of a badly burned body this morning, Tayside Police have confirmed.
The body was discovered by officers around 6:40am this morning on the Buddon Golf Course.
The area where the body was discovered has been cordoned off and an examination of the scene is being carried out.
Police are also trying to establish the identity of the dead person.
The Buddon Golf Course remains closed, but the Championship and Burnside courses have now reopened.
Detectives, uniformed officers and crime officers are currently at the scene and the public are being advised to avoid the area.
Anyone who was in the area this morning and may have seen anything that could help with the police enquiry, are asked to contact: 0845 600 5705.
(KMcA/JM)
The body was discovered by officers around 6:40am this morning on the Buddon Golf Course.
The area where the body was discovered has been cordoned off and an examination of the scene is being carried out.
Police are also trying to establish the identity of the dead person.
The Buddon Golf Course remains closed, but the Championship and Burnside courses have now reopened.
Detectives, uniformed officers and crime officers are currently at the scene and the public are being advised to avoid the area.
Anyone who was in the area this morning and may have seen anything that could help with the police enquiry, are asked to contact: 0845 600 5705.
(KMcA/JM)
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