Two accused of beach head murder

Police issued an artist's impression of Jolanta Bledaite Fundraisers set up for family

Two men have appeared in court charged with the murder of a Lithuanian woman whose head and hands were found on a beach in Angus.

Vitas Plytnykas, 40, and Aleksandras Skirda, 19, were also charged with attempting to defeat the ends of justice and theft.

They made no plea at Forfar Sheriff Court and were remanded in custody.

The head of Jolanta Bledaite, 35, was discovered by two young sisters on Arbroath beach last week.

Ms Bledaite was a migrant worker who had been staying in Brechin.

Originally from Alytus, Lithuania, she was reported missing by her employer.

Her head was discovered on the beach on Tuesday, and her hands were later found by police on the seafront.

A suitcase containing body parts was discovered in Arbroath harbour by police divers at the weekend.