POLICE Scotland has confirmed that the death of a woman in Irvine is not believed to be suspicious.
Officers were called to the Pladda Avenue area of the town to reports of a deceased person shortly after 6am on Tuesday, September 30.
A mass emergency response was initiated with specialist cops attending alongside ambulance and fire crews.
The street was locked down for an extended period of time while investigations were carried out, with local buses also subject to diversions.
Police Scotland has since confirmed that a 76-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her family are now aware.
Enquiries into the matter remain ongoing however, it is understood that her death is not suspicious.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6.15am on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, we were called to a report of a death in the Pladda Avenue area of Irvine.
“Emergency services attended and a 76-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her family are aware.
“The death is not believed to be suspicious and enquires are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
“A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”
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