Man found with 'serious injury' in Kilmarnock dies

Police were called to Knockinlaw Mount in the town <i>(Image: Agency)</i>
Police were called to Knockinlaw Mount in the town (Image: Agency)
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A YOUNG man found with a serious injury in Kilmarnock has died.

Police were called to Knockinlaw Mount in the town just after 9.30am on Saturday, December 27 due to a concern for a male.

A 22-year-old was taken to hospital but later died. Police say the death is being treated as unexplained.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police in Kilmarnock responded to an address in Knockinlaw Mount at around 9.35am on Saturday, December 27 following a report of concern for a male.

"A 22-year-old man was found with a serious injury and taken to hospital where he later passed away.

"The death is currently being treated as unexplained and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."

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