A second person has been arrested as part of an investigation into a former funeral directors which had a premises near Helensburgh.

The man was detained as part of Operation Koine, an investigation launched in May this year looking into allegations of missing ashes and financial misconduct at A Milne Independent Funeral Directors.

The family-run firm had a base in Dumbarton, which closed last year, and one in Springburn, Glasgow, which police finished searching in May.

The remains of eight individuals were passed back to Argyll and Bute Council's care at Cardross Crematorium earlier this year after Police Scotland began investigating the company.

Two homes were searched by officers in Springburn andni Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire, earlier this month.

Police Scotland said a woman aged 55 was subsequently arrested, then later released following the raids.

A force spokesperson announced on Tuesday that a second person, a 56-year-old man, has also been arrested as part of the investigation.

The spokesperson said the man has since been released pending further inquiries.

Officers have asked anyone with information which could be useful to their ongoing investigation to contact them on 101 quoting reference 1289 of May 2.

Members of the public can also pass information to police using the dedicated email address Operationkoine@scotland.police.uk.