Death of man found on Borders street 'unexplained'

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Melrose Road was shut for much of the day following the discovery

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The death of a 50-year-old man found on a street in the Borders is being treated as "unexplained".

The discovery was made on Melrose Road in Galashiels - near Langhaugh Gardens - at about 08:15 on Sunday.

The road remained shut until late afternoon but has now reopened.

Police Scotland said its inquiries into the incident were ongoing.

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