The body of a woman has been found in the search for a diver who failed to surface at a quarry.

The discovery was made at Prestonhill Quarry in Inverkeithing, Fife, at 10.30am on Monday.

Fellow divers contacted emergency services when the woman they were with failed to surface while scuba diving.

Following a major search operation, a woman's body was pulled from the water.

Inspector Ian Stephen said: "We can confirm that a woman's body has been recovered from Prestonhill Quarry, Inverkeithing.

"Officers responded along with other emergency services to the site at around 9.20pm on Sunday following reports of a diver within the water.

"A body was recovered at around 10.30am on Monday."

He added: "Enquiries are currently ongoing to confirm woman's identity and to determine the full circumstances surrounding this incident.

"The woman's family has been informed of this development."