POLICE are treating the death of a woman in Galashiels as unexplained.

Officers were called to a property on Scott Street yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon.

The body of a 41-year-old woman was found inside.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Officers attended a property on Scott Street, Galashiels, around 1.50pm on Tuesday following the sudden death of a 41-year-old woman.

"The death is being treated as unexplained pending the results of a post mortem.

"A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal."