An Irvine street remains closed while emergency services attend the scene.

Emergency services have been called to a residential street following the death of a woman in North Ayrshire.

Officers were called to Pladda Avenue in Irvine at around 6.15am on Tuesday.

Following the death of a woman, the street is now closed while emergency services are at the scene.

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The circumstances of her death are currently unknown. Police have been contacted for more information.

The public is being asked to avoid the area.

North Ayrshire incident: Public advised to ‘avoid the area’ after death of woman on Pladda Avenue in Irvine