AN investigation is underway after a woman was found dead outside a property in Renfrewshire.

Emergency services were called to Alice Street in Paisley shortly after 3am yesterday amid reports for concern for a person.

Upon arrival, the body of a 63-year-old woman was discovered.

Police have since launched an investigation into the "unexplained" death in a bid to determine the full circumstances.

A spokesperson for the force said: "We received reports for concern of a person at an address on Alice Street in Paisley at around 3.10am.

"A 63-year-old woman was found dead outside the property.

"A post-mortem will take place in due course to establish the exact cause of death, which is currently being treated as unexplained.

"A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal."

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