Police investigating death of elderly man in Coupar Angus

Police are investigating the death of a 78-year-old man in Coupar Angus.

The man, who has not been officially identified but is believed to be Alexander Smeaton, was discovered at his Princes Croft home at around 7.40am on Wednesday.

It is understood he died from gunshot wounds, although the police confirmed his death was not being treated as suspicious.

A formal post-mortem examination has yet to be carried out.

There was a police presence in the area while officers carried out inquiries and, as with all sudden deaths, a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.