An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a man’s body near a wooded area in Renfrewshire.

Police were called to the scene near to Barrhill Crescent in the village of Kilbarchan at around 2.30pm on Sunday.

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

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