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Two bodies have been found in the hold of a ship which had docked at Ayr harbour, police have said. The bodies of two men have been found in the hold of a ship which had docked at Ayr harbour, police said.
Officers were alerted by a shipping company, whose details have not been released, at about 1440 BST. Officers were alerted by a shipping company to the discovery on The Pascal, at about 1440 BST.
Strathclyde Police said the bodies of two men were discovered in the hold area and inquiries had begun to establish how they came to be there. Strathclyde Police said inquiries had begun to establish how the bodies came to be in the hold area and efforts were being made to identify the men.
A spokesman said that efforts were being made to identify the men and post-mortem examinations would be held. Three fire engines, four ambulances and a police underwater rescue team were at the habour side.
Fire crews were being lowered in to the hold of the ship via a turntable ladder.
Police said they would not be releasing any more details at this stage.
A post-mortem examination will be held later to determine the exact cause of death.