A MAN has died following an early morning disturbance.

The 23-year-old was pronounced dead after the incident in Quarry Street, Motherwell, around 5.50am this morning.

An investigation has been launched into his death, which police are treating as suspicious.

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A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Around 5.50am on Sunday, May 19, police received a report of a disturbance in Quarry Street, Motherwell resulting in the death of a 23 year old man.

"Emergency services attended and enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of the incident.

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"Officers are treating the death as suspicious and a post mortem examination will be carried out in due course."

It's understood police are following a positive line of enquiry.