A body of a man has been found on a beach in North Ayrshire.

The 55-year-old was discovered in Stevenston at around 7.35pm on Sunday.

Police do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.

A police spokeswoman said: "About 7.35pm the body of a 55-year-old man was found on the beach near Trelawney Terrace in Stevenston.

"A post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course.

"There is nothing to suggest the death is suspicious at this time."