Fochabers incident: Street in Moray village cordoned off as police deal with 'ongoing incident'
People have been told to stay away from the area.
The main street of the village in Moray has been closed off after an elderly man was found dead on Tuesday morning.
Police were called to High Street in Fochabers at around 5.35am following a report of concern for a man.
Offices have confirmed a 74-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police cordoned off the street between Westmoreland Street and East Street, with people being told to avoid the area.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 5.35am on Tuesday, 10 February, 2026, we were called to a report of concern for a man on High Street, Fochabers.
“Officers attended and a 74-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
“There would not appear to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and a report will be forwarded to the Procurator Fiscal.”
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