Police are investigating after the body of a man was found on an Ayrshire beach.

Officers were called to the area near Harbour Point, Saltcoats after reports that a member of the public made the discovery on Thursday morning.

Emergency services attended the area, near Sandylands Holiday Park, at around 10.50am and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The coastguard was also in attendance and remained at the scene until Thursday afternoon.

A police spokeswoman confirmed the incident.

She said: "Enquires are ongoing."