A 31 year old man's been arrested following the death of an elderly man in Forfar
90 year old William Yule's body was found in Hillside Road yesterday afternoon.
Last updated 7th Dec 2022
Police in Forfar say a man has been arrested in connection with a pensioner's death.
Officers say they're treating 90 year old William Yule's death as unexplained and enquiries are continuing.
Emergency services made the discovery around 1pm yesterday, after they were called out to a property in the town's Hillside Road.
A Police Spokesperson said: “Enquiries are continuing following the death of a 90-year-old man in Hillside Road, Forfar. Police were made aware of the death around 1.10pm on Tuesday, 6 December, 2022. A post mortem examination is due to take place. The death is being treated as unexplained. A 31-year-old man has been arrested and enquiries are ongoing.
“There will be police activity in the area and additional patrols to provide reassurance to members of the community. Anyone with concerns can approach these officers.”
A 31-year-old man is due to appear at Forfar Sheriff Court on Thursday, 8 December, 2022.
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