Body of woman, 27, found in flat as police investigate 'unexplained' death

Police say enquiries are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances and the death is currently being treated as 'unexplained'.

Body of woman, 27, found in flat Stranraer as police investigate ‘unexplained’ deathStephen Barnes via iStock

Police have launched an investigation into the death of a woman discovered at a flat in Stranraer.

Officers were called to an address in Dalrymple Street around 6.45am on Sunday.

A 27-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say enquiries are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances, and the death is currently being treated as “unexplained”.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6.45am on Sunday, May 11, 2025, we were called to an address in Dalrymple Street, Stranraer.

“Officers attended, and a 27-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the death, which is currently being treated as unexplained.”

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