THE body of a man in his 70s was discovered in a property on Banner Walk in the town centre this afternoon.
Police were called at 2.45pm after concerns were raised over the man's safety. A patrol attended the scene and found his body inside.
A cordon is in place while an examination of the area is carried out although at this time his death is not thought to be suspicious.
Officers are in the process of trying to identify the man and trace his next of kin.
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