A teenager has been detained following the death of a man in Perth on Saturday night.
Emergency services were called to a property in the Wallace Court area of Perth shortly before 11pm after a 34-year-old man sustained serious injuries during a disturbance, police said.
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He was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee where he received treatment overnight, but died early on Christmas Eve.
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A 19-year-old man was detained and police said he is assisting officers in connection with the incident.
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Detective Inspector Brian Geddes of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team, who is leading enquiries, said: “I would like to reassure the local community that this was a contained and isolated incident and at no point was there any threat posed to any other member of the public.
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“Officers will remain in the area while further enquiries are carried out, and I would like to thank people who live nearby for their patience meantime.
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“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died at this very sad time.”
A heavy police presence remained in Wallace Court in Perth’s Tulloch area throughout the morning.
