Suspect due in court in connection with death of man

Frankie Melvin, 34, died after an incident in Spitalfield Place in Arbroath on Wednesday.

Suspect due in court in connection with death of manPolice Scotland
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A man has been charged following a death in Angus.

Frankie Melvin, 34, died after an incident in Spitalfield Place in Arbroath at around 6pm on Wednesday.

A 41-year-old man was arrested in connection with the death and has now been charged.

He is due to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court on Friday.

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