A man has been charged following the discovery of human remains in Tayside.
Police were called to Market Street in the Angus town shortly before midnight on Wednesday.
The 39-year-old man is set to appear at Forfar Sheriff Court on Monday charged with murder.
Police have moved to reassure the public describing the incident as ‘extremely unusual’.
Detective Superintendent David McLaren said: “There will be a large police presence in the area for some time as we continue with the complex investigation at a number of properties.
“This is an extremely unusual incident and I would like to reassure the public that it is contained matter. A man has now been charged and is expected to appear in court on Monday.
“At this stage formal identification of the deceased has not been done and further information will be released in due course.”