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Police Scotland name married couple found dead at home in Greenock

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A married couple found dead at a home in Scotland have been named by police.

The deaths of Neil McLaughlin, 57, and Alison McLaughlin, 53, are currently being treated as “unexplained”, detectives said, but added no one else is believed to be involved.

Police went to their home at Banff Road in the Inverclyde town of Greenock at around 5.05pm on Friday after someone reported their concern for the couple.

Officers added investigations are under way as they try to establish what happened.

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Detective Inspector Gordon Smith said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Neil and Alison.

“We are providing their families with specialist support at this incredibly difficult time. They have asked for privacy.

“At this time we have no information to suggest anyone else is involved in connection with the deaths and there is no risk to the wider public.

“A police presence will remain in the area while our investigation continues and anyone with concerns should speak to officers.”

Police said that a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.

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