A Forfar man has appeared in court on a murder charge.
Lee Arne Hopsdal, of Glenmoy Terrace, is accused of killing Catherine Sandeman at his home by repeatedly striking her on the head and body with a knife or similar implement between October 29 and November 1.
Hopsdal made no plea or declaration when he appeared in private in front of Sheriff Gregor Murray at Arbroath Sheriff Court on Monday.
The 32-year-old was remanded in custody while the case was continued for further examination.
Hopsdal’s flat in a two-storey block was the subject of intense police activity all weekend after the discovery of Ms Sandeman’s body on Friday evening.
Ms Sandeman, who was 40, was originally from Dundee.
