Inquiry after girl is found dead in park

Police are continuing to investigate after a teenage girl wasfound dead in a park in “unexplained” circumstances.

The 14-year-old girl was discovered in Bourtreehill Park, Irvine, North Ayrshire, at about 11:45am on Monday.

A post-mortem examination is due to take place to establish the cause of death.

A police spokeswoman said: “It is anticipated that a postmortem examination will take place in due course to establish the exact cause of death and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.”