Police sealed off flats in Kirkcaldy after the “unexplained” death of a 48-year-old man.
Emergency services descended on Dunearn Drive in the Templehall area of the town shortly before 6pm on Thursday.
It came after locals raised concerns about a man at the address.
He was taken to hospital but died a short time later.
Police sealed off the immediate area and officers remained at the property on Friday, with officers standing guard outside.
Investigation continuing into ‘unexplained’ death in Kirkcaldy
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 5.50pm on Thursday we received a report of concern for a man on Dunearn Drive, Kirkcaldy.
“Emergency services attended and he was taken to Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy.
“He died a short time later.
“His next of kin have been informed and the death is being treated as unexplained.
“Inquiries are ongoing.”
One Dunearn Drive resident told The Courier that police officers had remained at the flats throughout the night.
She said: “I was returning home from work to find police and at least two ambulances parked in front of the street with blue light going.
“Police officers and paramedics were going into the end block of flats.
“A short time later police put up the tapes closing off the entire area around the end block.
“Nobody was being allowed back to their flats for a long while.
“The area has been sealed off all night and police are still here but we have been told nothing.”
