Police have sealed off a Methil street after the sudden death of a 27-year-old man.
Officers were called to Whyte Rose Terrace in the Fife town at around 1.10am on Wednesday.
Fire crews were also called to the scene.
Police are now investigating the death, which is being treated as unexplained.
The exact nature of the incident has not been confirmed.
The street remains taped off near the Tower Bar on Wellesley Road, with a large police presence in the area and a blue tent erected.
A police welfare unit is also parked behind the cordon.
A force spokeswoman said: “Officers were called to an address in Whyte Rose Terrace, Methil, Leven around 1.10am on Wednesday following the sudden death of a 27-year-old man.
“The death is currently being treated as unexplained and inquiries are ongoing.”
Locals shocked at Methil death
Locals have expressed shock at the news of the death.
A lifelong Methil resident, who lives nearby, said: “It’s quite shocking to hear it’s someone so young.
“Although there is sometimes trouble at the other end of Methil you don’t hear of it here.
“Not at all. I grew up on that street.”
A shopper at the nearby Abberhill News called the death “shocking”.
Whyte Rose Terrace is made up of a number of small cottages, with mainly older residents and single couples.
Another resident, who lives on Wellesley Road, says the cottages are made up primarily of one and two bedroom homes.
Local councillor responds to concern
Local councillor David Graham said he had been contacted by a number of concerned residents.
He urged people to avoid speculation and to stay away from the area to allow police to complete their work.
Mr Graham added: “I have been in touch with the police who have confirmed that they are presently in Whyte Rose Terrace and will be for some time.”
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