AN investigation are underway following the death of a man in Seacombe.

Emergency services were called to a house on Albemarle Road at around 12.15pm today following concerns for the safety of a man.

The man, believed to be in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

He is yet to be formally identified and officers are in the process of locating next of kin.

The death is currently being treated as unexplained.

A post-mortem will be conducted to establish the cause.

The scene was cordoned off by police while officers carried out inquiries.