POLICE have launched an investigation after a man's body was found near a wooded area in Renfrewshire. 

The force was called to the scene near to Barrhill Crescent in Kilbarchan on Sunday afternoon. 

A force spokesman said: “We can confirm a man’s body was found near to Barrhill Crescent, Kilbarchan, around 2.30 pm on Sunday, December 22.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding his death.”

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