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Detectives probe suspicious death of man in flat

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Emergency services were called to Glenmuir Place on Saturday.

Detectives are treating the death of a man in a flat as suspicious.

Police Scotland said officers were called to Glenmuir Place, Ayr, at about 20:10 on Saturday.

The 42-year-old, who has not been named, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Det Insp Steven Slater, of the force's Major Investigation Team, urged anyone with information to come forward.

He said: "Our thoughts are with the family of the man who died at this very difficult time. They are being supported by specialist officers.

"Officers are carrying out several lines of inquiry and there will be a continued visible police presence in the area.

"Anyone with concerns can speak to these officers."

He asked anyone who was in the area at the time and may have information to contact Police Scotland via a dedicated online form.