POLICE HAVE REVEALED that a 68-year-old man has died from unexplained injuries after being found collapsed on a Lossiemouth street.

The man had been taken to Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin to be treated for serious head injuries after being found in the area of Fairisle Place at around midnight on Saturday.

Detective Chief Inspector Kevin Walker, who is leading the inquiry into the death, said: “Our thoughts are obviously with this man’s family at this sad time.

“Our inquiries are continuing to establish the exact circumstances leading up to his death and at this stage his injuries are still being treated as unexplained.

“Several members of the public have already assisted with our investigation and I would like to thank them for their help. I would still encourage anyone who saw a man fitting his description however to please contact Police if you think you have information which could help.

“You can contact Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 if you would prefer to remain anonymous.”

At the time the 68-year-old, who had white hair with a greying beard, was wearing a checked shirt, blue jeans and a dark coloured hooded top.