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Police in Kilmarnock have confirmed that a body was found in the Bellfield area of the town on Thursday.

Officers were called to a report of the body of a woman near Whatriggs Road just after 2pm.

Now investigations are being carried out to determine the cause of death of the 27-year-old, with reports due to be sent to the authorities.

A police spokesman told the Standard: “Around 2.20pm on Thursday we were called to a report of the body of a 27-year-old woman having been found near Whatriggs Road, Bellfield, Kilmarnock.

“A post mortem examination will take place in due course to establish the cause of death which at this time police are treating as not suspicious.

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