Inquiries into alleged murder of mother and daughter are ongoing

Police officers have been questioning residents of Coldside in Dundee as part of investigations into the alleged murder of Bennylyn Burke and her daughter Jellica.

A police presence has been visible in recent days around a block of flats on Main Street, near to the junction with Dens Road.

One neighbour said he was informed by officers that their presence within the tenement was in connection with the alleged murder.

Andrew Innes is accused of murdering Bennylyn Burke and her two-year-old daughter, Jellica Burke, at his home address on Troon Avenue in Ardler between February 17 and March 5.

The 50-year-old appeared from custody at Dundee Sheriff Court on Monday accused of using a hammer to murder the 25-year-old and killing the toddler through “unknown means”.

Neighbours living on Main Street said the police had been in their block for around a week, with two officers stationed outside one door “round the clock”.

One resident who did not wish to be named said he was surprised by the police presence.

Another neighbour said he was interviewed about disturbances that had taken place around February 17 and the start of March.

Police Scotland confirmed the police presence on Main Street was part of “ongoing inquiries” into the murder investigation.

A visible police presence remains at the scene on Troon Avenue as officers continue to investigate, and a cordon is still in place.

Police are maintaining a presence on Main Street.