Glenrothes deaths ‘not suspicious’

Police investigating the deaths of two people found inside a Glenrothes flat are not treating them as suspicious.

A major probe was launched after the bodies of Thomas Meechan and Shelley Morrison were discovered at the Forres Drive property on Thursday evening.

Emergency services came to the scene in the Tanshall area after a neighbour found the lifeless body of Mr Meechan, 48, in the living room.

Miss Morrison, 37, was then discovered in a separate room by Scottish Ambulance Service staff and was “unresponsive”. Both were pronounced dead a short time later.

A heavy police presence remained on the scene throughout the weekend with a guarded cordon in place.

A specialist sniffer dog was brought to the flat on Saturday as investigators scoured the area for clues.

Police Scotland yesterday confirmed post-mortem examinations had been carried out which are understood to have ruled out any foul play.

It has been claimed neither body showed any sign of violence and one line of enquiry is that the deaths may have been drug related.

Tributes have poured in for the duo, who were not in a relationship, with bouquets and mementos left at the scene by friends and loved ones.

Police say they are now awaiting toxicology reports to determine the cause of death for both Mr Meechan and Miss Morrison.

Detective Chief Inspector Scott Cunningham of Fife Division said: “Although the investigation continues to establish a cause of death, there is no evidence of violence or anything to suggest that the man and woman were the victims of harm prior to their deaths.”

A report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal.