Police have confirmed a man's body has been recovered from the River Clyde at the Erskine Bridge.

Emergency services, including Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the Coastguard, responded.

The man, who is as yet unidentified, was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital but pronounced dead on arrival.

Detective Inspector Ogilvie Ross, of Clydebank police office, said:  “Our enquiries are continuing into the full circumstances surrounding this incident and we are appealing to any witnesses to come forward to ensure we gather as much information as we can.

“I would appeal to anyone driving on the bridge shortly before 11am this morning who witnessed anything suspicious, or who has dash-cam footage to please contact us as they may have information that will assist our enquiries.

"I am also keen to trace a woman who was walking with a suitcase on the bridge, near the Old Kilpatrick side around 11am this morning. 

"I would also urge her to come forward to officers."

Anyone with information should contact Clydebank police through 101 quoting reference number 1161 of Monday, September 23.

It is not believed that anyone else was involved.

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