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POLICE have locked down a Port Glasgow residential street following a major incident.

Multiple emergency vehicles attended Brookfield Road late last night and into the early hours of this morning as the area was sealed off.

A forensics team and detectives scoured the scene and a heavy police presence remains in place today.

Greenock Telegraph:

The street is cordoned off as the investigation into what happened continues.

Greenock Telegraph:

Eyewitnesses told the Telegraph that police were 'there for hours' after ambulances left the scene, while residents were not allowed to re-enter their close - with several homes blocked off by detectives.

Police Scotland have been contacted for comment.

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