The first details for the latest series of hit BBC drama Shetland have been announced. 

Series six of the popular show will see Douglas Henshall reprise his role as DI Jimmy Perez this autumn. 

Alison O'Donnell, Steven Robertson, Mark Bonnar and Erin Armstrong will all return as series regulars. 

Filing for the latest series took place on the back road between Largs and Greenock in July this year.

This picture is the first look at the latest series of the show, which will focus on the murder of a prominent local figure. 

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Joining the cast for series six is Anneika Rose, who has starred in Line of Duty and Deadwater Fell. 

The start date for the series is set to be announced in the coming weeks.