Troon woman may have lain dead with family for months

Police are investigating the death of a woman amid reports she may have lain dead in her home for months.

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Officers were called to Aldersyde Avenue in Troon, South Ayrshire, on November 10 after neighbours reportedly complained of a bad smell.

The 46-year-old woman lived there with her sister and daughter, according to media reports.

Police are treating the death as unexplained and said investigations are continuing.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Around 1620 hours on Thursday November 10, police discovered the body of a 46-year-old woman within a property in Aldersyde Avenue in Troon.

“The relatives of the woman have been informed.

“A post-mortem examination has been carried out. Officers are treating the death as unexplained at this time and inquiries are ongoing.”