Police have confirmed the death of woman at a flat in Ayr.

The flat, in the Nursery Hall area, was sealed off by police yesterday morning and a police presence continued throughout the day.

A 41-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10.15am on Monday, 27 March, police were called to a flat in Nursery Hall, Ayr.

“A 41-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

“A post mortem examination will take place in due course to establish the exact cause of death, however meantime the death is being treated as unexplained.

“Police enquiries are continuing.”