Police investigate 'unexplained' deaths of man and woman in Dumfries and Galloway

An investigation has been launched into the "unexplained" deaths of a man and a woman.

Police were called out to Merse Way in Kippford, near to Dalbeattie in Dumfries and Galloway, on Wednesday afternoon.

The force confirmed that a man and a woman were pronounced dead at the scene.

Both deaths are being treated as unexplained.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 4.20pm on Wednesday 25 January, police were called to an address in Merse Way, Kippford.

"A man and a woman were pronounced dead at the scene.

"The deaths are currently being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing."