The Guardian - Alexandria Topping and agencies, 12/06/12
Man found dead near school in Scotland as snow and ice hit north-east of country and commuters in south-east struggle
The sun rises over Tynemouth beach in north-east England after a covering of snow. Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA
Freezing temperatures have hit much of Scotland and the rest of the UK, shutting schools and causing transport problems on rail networks.
An elderly Scottish man was found dead by his partner in freezing conditions. Robert Johnston, 79, was discovered outside Monifieth high school in Angus on Wednesday at around 5am, according to the Daily Record. The death was not being treated as suspicious.
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