Police are urgently trying to identify human remains found along with a rucksack in a Fife forest.
The discovery of what appears to be a male in Devilla Forrest, near Kincardine, was made by members of the public who immediately alerted police on Sunday.
The death is currently being treated as unexplained and police do not yet know the identity of the invididual.
While missing people's lists in the region are being scoured, officers leading the inquiry have issued a description of the clothing and rucksack in a bid to solve the mystery.
The person had been wearing glasses and and a blue short sleeved t-shirt with the logo “Kalenji.” t-shirt and grey trousers with black patches on the knees. He was also wearing “Quechua” walking shoes. The rucksack is black and red.
Detective Chief Inspector Scott Cunningham from Crime Management, Fife Division said: "The death of this person is currently being treated as unexplained, pending further investigation and examinations.
"Identifying this person is my main priority, therefore I am appealing to members of the public who may not have seen a relative, friend or neighbour over the past few weeks or months and believe they may have known or frequented this area to please contact the police.
"This person wore glasses and was wearing outdoor clothing including a blue short sleeved “Kalenji” t-shirt, grey trousers with black patches on the knees and black “Quechua” walking shoes. There was also a black and red rucksack found.
"We are also keen to speak to members of the public who remember seeing anyone going into the Devilla Forrest in the past few weeks or months, as this may help us with identifying this person."
"If you have any information that can assist with our inquiries then please contact police immediately."
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 1754 of 3rd September or make an anonymous report to the charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
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