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Police probe 'unexplained' deaths of man, 43, and woman, 35

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Police officers found the bodies near Corsliehill Road

Police are investigating the deaths of a man and a woman after their bodies were found in Renfrewshire.

The man, who was 43, and the 35-year-old woman were discovered in the Houston area on Monday morning.

Officers said their deaths were being treated as "unexplained" and post-mortem examinations would be carried out.

They said their inquiries were continuing but there was nothing to suggest anyone else had been involved.

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Police were called to the scene on Monday morning

Police said they received a report of concerns for a person in Corsliehill Road at about 07:50 on Monday.

When the emergency services arrived at the scene, they found the bodies of the man and woman nearby.

A spokesperson said: "The deaths are being treated as unexplained and post-mortem examinations will be carried out in due course.

"Extensive inquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances. At this time, there is nothing to suggest anyone else has been involved.

"Their relatives are aware and are being supported by specialist officers."

The Scottish Ambulance Service said they were called to nearby Barochan Road at 08:33.

A spokesperson added: "Four special operations response teams, two ambulances and one critical care team were dispatched to the scene."