A MAN has been held by police following the deaths of another man and a woman in Dundee.

A 32-year-old man and 43-year-old woman were found dead in Drumlanrig Drive, in the east end of the city on Sunday morning.

A Police Scotland spokesman has confirmed that a 42-year-old man had been detained in connection with the incident and inquires were ongoing.

Detective Chief Inspector Keith Hardie, from Police Scotland's Major Investigation Team, said: "There will be a strong police presence in the area while our investigation continues and I would like to thank the local community in advance for their patience.

"I would also like to take this opportunity to stress that this has been a contained and isolated incident. There has been no threat to the wider public at any stage.

"I would also urge anyone with information to please contact police, likewise anyone who saw or heard anything in the area that could be of assistance."

Anyone with further information can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 if you would prefer to remain anonymous.