A man has been charged with theft and fraud after the discovery of human remains at a flat in Scotland.
A 59-year-old man was charged last Thursday after the discovery of human remains in a flat late last year.
The skeletal remains of 69-year-old John Brown, who was known as Ian, were found at a flat in Denny, Falkirk, on December 19 last year.
It is understood that the charged man is Mr Brown's brother who lived with him and acted as his carer, and that the alleged offence relates to benefit claims, STV reports.
He is expected to appear in court at a later date.
Central Scotland Police said the death of the 69-year-old was not now being treated as suspicious, and confirmed they had charged a 59-year-old man.
A spokeswoman said: "The circumstances were initially believed to be suspicious.
"A man has been charged with fraud and theft as a result of the investigation, but the death is no longer being treated as suspicious."
The discovery was made by firemen who were called out to deal with a burst pipe.
She added: "A 59-year-old man was has been charged in connection with theft and fraud after the discovery of a body in a Denny flat in December.
"The body of John Brown, 69, known as Ian, was discovered on December 19.
"A report concerning the 59-year-old man has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal and he is expected to appear in court at a later date."
According to STV, neighbours claimed they hadn't seen Mr Brown "for years", before his body was discovered.
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