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Fatal caravan fire

A Police investigation is underway after a man died following a caravan fire in the Borders.

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Investigation after body found following caravan fire

A body was recovered following the fire on Saturday night in Melrose Credit: Borders Press Agency

A Police investigation is underway after a person died following a caravan fire in the Borders.

Firefighter were called to the blaze at around 10pm on Saturday night on a driveway in Melrose. The caravan was totally destroyed and the body of what is believed to be man was recovered from inside.

Police Scotland have confirmed there was one fatality and say they are investigating the blaze. A forensic tent was set up around the scene on Sunday.

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