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Calam Pengilly & Laura Ferguson

Forensics investigate Paisley flat after body of man discovered

The body of a man was found in a Paisley flat as the property was investigated by forensic officers.

The block of flats at George Street was sealed off following the tragic discovery of the 53-year-old man on Tuesday (December 20), with a police investigation launched.

The man's death has been described by Police Scotland as 'unexplained', the Paisley Daily Express reports.

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Forensic officers were seen scouring the building for information with the area remaining cordoned off on Tuesday morning.

Uniformed officers were also stationed on every floor of the three-storey building as their investigation continued.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 11.30am on Tuesday, December 20 police were made aware of the sudden death of a 53-year-old man at a property on George Street, Paisley.

“The death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

“A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.”

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