Detectives are treating the death of a man in a block of flats in Dundee as murder.

Mark Johnston, 53, was found dead at an address on Nursery Road, Broughty Ferry around 9.50pm on Friday.

Police Scotland have detained a man in connection with the investigation but the suspect has been transferred to hospital for ongoing treatment and assessment.

Detective Inspector Tom Leonard, the officer leading the investigation, said: "My condolences are with the family and friends of Mark Johnston, and they continue to be supported by specially trained officers following his tragic death.

"Inquiries into the full circumstances surrounding this incident are ongoing, but I would like to reassure the community that we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death and there is no risk to local people.

"Officers will remain in the Nursery Road area over the coming days, as we continue our murder inquiry and to offer support and assistance to people in the neighbourhood."

Mr Leonard thanked residents for their help.

He added: "This is a quiet area and the community has been understandably shocked by what has happened.

"I would emphasise that this is a very unusual incident which poses no risk to others."