A PROBE has been launched following the 'suspicious' death of a man in Paisley.

The man, whose age is unknown, was discovered at a flat at Williamsburgh Court in Lacy Street before 11am on Sunday.

It is understood a post mortem has taken place and cops are treating his death as suspicious.

Cops remained at the scene, which is across the road from Williamsburgh Primary School, as they spoke to local residents while forensic experts swept the area.

A police spokeswoman said: “Around 10:50am on the morning of Sunday March 4, police were called to a flat at Williamsburgh Court in Lacy Street, Paisley, following the discovery of a body. "Enquiries are ongoing.”

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