Police have named the elderly man whose death in Glenrothes at the weekend has led to an arrest.

Dunecht Court in the Collydean area of the town was sealed off as emergency services were called to the scene in the early house of Saturday morning following a report of seriously injured man.

The 80-year old, who was pronounced dead at the scene, has been named as James Suttie. No further details were release, and police said his family have asked that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time.

The investigation has led to an arrest, and a 22-year-old man was scheduled to appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court on Monday.

Officers were called around 3.20am, in response to a report of a disturbance in the Dunecht Court area. Police maintained a heavy presence in the area around Dunecht Court, Kemnay Drive, Rhynie Road, and Torphins Avenue. Some buses were diverted as a result.

The also confirmed a post mortem examination will take place in due course.