The body of a man has been found next to an abandoned car.

Emergency services were called to Overtown in Wishaw in North Lanarkshire at 4.20am on Tuesday.

A 25-year-old man was pronounced dead near Horsley Brae next to an abandoned car.

The death is not thought to be suspicious.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: "At around 4.20am on Tuesday, the body of a 25-year-old man was found near Horsley Brae in Overtown, Wishaw.

"There was a car abandoned nearby and the road was closed while the vehicle was recovered.

"A post-mortem examination will take place in due course to determine the exact cause of death. It is not being treated as suspicious.

"A report with be sent to the procurator fiscal."