Man charged with murder after death of Arbroath father Frankie Melvin

A 41-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Arbroath.

Jackie Doig, of Dundee, is accused of killing Frankie Melvin, 34, in the Spitalfield Place area of the town on Wednesday.

Emergency services were called to the scene of the incident at about 18:00.

Mr Doig made no plea during a hearing at Dundee Sheriff Court and was remanded in custody - the case was continued for further examination.

Mr Melvin's family said in a statement issued through Police Scotland: "Frankie was a much loved son, father, brother, partner and uncle.

"His loss will be sorely felt by many."