Police officer dies on duty in Montrose

4 September 2019, 08:16

merseyside police

A police officer has died while on duty in Montrose, Police Scotland have said.

The death is not believed to be suspicious according to the force, who offered their condolences to the officer's family.

Chief Superintendent Andrew Todd, Tayside divisional commander, said: "I can confirm a Police Scotland officer has this afternoon died while on duty in the Montrose area.

"The sympathies of everyone at Police Scotland are with the officer's family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time.

"There are no apparent suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."