Body of 14-year-old schoolgirl found in Ayrshire park as police investigate 'unexplained' death

Post-mortem to be carried out after gruesome discovery in Bourtreehill Park, Irvine

Body found at approximately 11.45am on Monday (PA)

A teenage girl has been found dead in a park in “unexplained” circumstances.

The 14-year-old girl was discovered in Bourtreehill Park, Irvine, North Ayrshire, at around 11.45am on Monday.

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

A police spokeswoman said: “Police Scotland is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 14-year-old girl found dead within Bourtreehill Park at around 11.45am on Monday, September 11.

“The death is being treated as unexplained.

“It is anticipated that a post-mortem examination will take place in due course to establish the exact cause of death and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.”

PA