Helicopter and lifeboats called to search for missing person in St Andrews

A helicopter and lifeboats were called to help police in a search for a missing person in St Andrews on Wednesday.

Both Broughty Ferry lifeboats were launched at around 8.20am.

Data from Marine Traffic showed both boats searching an area around East Sands.

A helicopter also travelled to the scene from Prestwick but left after a short time.

Police say the person was traced safe and well.

A spokesperson for HM Coastguard said: “We were assisting Police Scotland in a search for a person.”

It has been confirmed the search was not connected to the annual May Day dip that St Andrews University students took part in at East Sands on Wednesday morning.