Probe launched after 71-year-old man found dead in a vehicle

The man was found dead within the vehicle <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
The man was found dead within the vehicle (Image: Newsquest)
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An investigation has been launched after a 71-year-old man was found dead in a vehicle.

Officers rushed to Balfour Street, Port Glasgow, on Monday, March 24, at around 4pm where the man was found dead.

Police are treating the death as suspicious but don't believe it to be suspicious.

His family has been made aware.


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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 4pm on Monday, March 24 2025, police were called to the vehicle in Balfour Street, Port Glasgow, after a 71-year-old man had been found deceased within.

“The death is being treated as unexplained but is not believed to be suspicious. His family is aware.

“A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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