Suspect due in court in connection with death of man

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

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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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