Man found dead in Galashiels retail park

A 31-year-old man was found dead in a Galashiels retail park in the early hours of this morning.

The area was taped off and enquiries are continuing.

A spokesman for Police Scotland said: “Police in the Scottish Borders were called to Gala Water Retail Park in Galashiels at 4.40am on Monday, February 15, following a report of concern for a man.

“The 31-year-old was taken to Borders General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

“The death is currently being treated as unexplained pending further enquiries.”