A man has been charged following the death of a woman in Falkirk.

The 56-year-old was arrested after the body of a 44-year-old woman was found within a residential property in Camelon.

Officers were called to the Carmuirs Avenue area around 8.05pm on Tuesday following reports of a disturbance.

Police say the death is being treated as murder and is being investigated by the Major Investigation Team.

Inquiries continue to be conducted at three properties within Carmuirs Avenue and a road closure remains in place.

Motorists and members of the public have been told to avoid the area.

Detectives are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the death, however officers are expected to remain in the area over the coming days.

Anyone with information which may be relevant is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101.