A Dundee man has appeared at the city’s sheriff court accused of killing 49-year-old Nigel Poustie on July 4.
Mark Anderson appeared in private to face a charge of culpable homicide.
He is said to have assaulted Mr Poustie and repeatedly struck him on the head and body with an unknown instrument and repeatedly exposed him to burning liquid or steam on his head and body, whereby he succumbed to his injuries and killed him.
A second charge alleges that he was concerned in the supply of diazepam.
Anderson, 50, of Thurso Crescent, Dundee, appeared in private before Sheriff Alistair Brown.
He made no plea or declaration and had his case continued for further examination.
No application was made for bail and Anderson was remanded in custody.
Mr Poustie died at Ninewells Hospital on Tuesday after he was found in Charleston Drive.
He was discovered close to the junction with Spey Drive at around 6.30pm.
He was rushed to hospital on Monday but lost his fight for life the following day.
Witnesses described Mr Poustie falling over in the street, on several occasions, prior to medical help being called for.
Police officers have been at Mr Poustie’s home in Tweed Crescent throughout this week.
