A MAN and a woman have been found dead 30 miles apart in a suspected murder-suicide.

Police Scotland confirmed the body of a 35-year-old was discovered in a house on Greenside Street, Coatbridge, shortly before 4pm on Sunday.

Almost 24 hours later a 36-year-old man was found dead within an address in Tillicoultry.

The woman's death is being treated as suspicious and officers were following a positive line of inquiry.

The death of the man, who was discovered at about 14:50 on Monday, is currently being treated as unexplained and inquiries are ongoing.

Police say they are not looking for anyone in relation to the deaths.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "A full report will be forwarded to the procurator fiscal."