POLICE say they have launched an investigation following the discovery of a body at a Greenock beauty spot this morning.

Greenock Telegraph: Murdieston Dam: body found

Officers sealed off Murdieston Dam when the alarm was raised at around 7.25am.

Greenock Telegraph: Murdieston Dam: body found

The public were moved away from the scene, near Wallace Street, with the emergency services in attendance and a cordon set up.

Greenock Telegraph: Murdieston Dam: body found

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 7.25am on Thursday, November 2, 2023, police were called to the Murdieston Dam following the discovery of a body.

Greenock Telegraph: Murdieston Dam: body found

“Officers are in attendance and enquiries are continuing.”