Humza Yousaf's brother-in-law has been charged with abduction and extortion, after a man died falling from a window.

A 36-year-old was seriously injured in an incident which took place at a block of flats in Morgan Street, Dundee, on January 10, Police Scotland said. He later died in hospital.

Ramsay El-Nakla, the brother of Yousaf’s wife, Nadia El-Nakla, will be the fourth person to appear in court in connection with the case.

The 36-year-old has been arrested and charged with abduction and extortion.

In a statement, the force said: "A 36-year-old man has been arrested and charged with abduction and extortion following an incident where a man fell from a block of flats on Morgan Street, Dundee, on Wednesday January 10. He died a week later in hospital.

"Three others were previously arrested and charged following the same incident.

"The 36-year-old man is due to appear in Dundee Sheriff Court today, Tuesday April 9.

"A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal."

38-year-old Jennifer Souter appeared at Dundee Sheriff Court last Thursday after being charged with culpable homicide.

Souter, of Dundee, did not enter a plea and was remanded in custody.

Stephen Stewart, 50, and Victoria McGowan, 41, appeared at the same court on Thursday charged with abduction and extortion.

They both did not enter a plea and were both released on bail.

El-Nakla is expected to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court today.

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