POLICE are investigating following the "unexplained death" of a man in the Irvine town centre area.
Officers were called to the town's Bridgegate in response to the matter early on Monday, February 23.
Eyewitnesses stated that the nearby Kirkgate car park was cordoned off by police, including specialist officers, for the remainder of that day.
It is understood that the force remained present at the scene until Tuesday, February 24.
Police Scotland has since confirmed that it was responding in relation to a death of a man and that officers are now looking into the matter.
A force spokesperson said: “Around 6.55am on Monday, February 23, officers were called to the Bridgegate area of Irvine following the death of a man.
“His death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing.”
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