New research that could help forensic investigators identify cause of death has been revealed.

Researchers from Abertay University have investigated the damage capabilities of potentially lethal bow and arrow weapons using high-tech scanning equipment and 3D modelling software.

Information gained from the research could be used by forensic investigators, for example when a body has been discovered with no weapons or gunshot residue present.

The research showed the damage caused by aluminium arrows into soft tissue and bones varied depending on the type of arrowhead used and the clothing on a target.

Dr Ben Jones, head of the division of science at Abertay said: "This research is an example of some of the great work in the field of forensic science being undertaken.

"Our forensic and analytical science degree is a hands-on course training students in a broad range of techniques such as crime scene investigation, fingerprinting and spectroscopy."