Detectives leading the investigation into the murder of Errol man John McMurchie have released CCTV images of a man they believe could hold ”vital” information.
The man, clad in a bright orange hooded coat, is shown near the Whitfield Shopping Centre in Dundee shortly before the 50-year-old father of five was discovered seriously injured in nearby Fintry Terrace.
Mr McMurchie suffered a single stab wound through the heart and later died of his injuries in Ninewells Hospital.
A spokesman for Tayside Police said: ”Officers want to trace a man who was walking in the area of the Whitfield Shopping Centre a short time beforehand and who can be seen in the CCTV images.
”He can be seen to be wearing an orange coloured jacket with the hood up and is also known to have been wearing black coloured bottoms and white coloured footwear.”
The team leading the murder investigation is also keen to talk to another man seen in the area shortly before Mr McMurchie was found at about 4am on Sunday, August 12. The second man is described as being in his 40s, medium height and build, with short hair. When seen around 4am in the Fintryside area after the activation of a car alarm he was wearing jeans and a black leather zip-up jacket.
Detective Inspector Bobby Dow, who is in charge of the investigation, has confirmed ”items of interest” have been sent to forensic labs for examination.
The murder investigation is now in its fourth week and search teams have been seen in Whitfield, hunting for evidence throughout.
Dundee United fan Mr McMurchie had been on a night out with friends on the Saturday. The group started at the Dolphin Bar in Fintry at about 5pm before heading to the Balmore Bar, an off-licence and then the Albert Bar in the Stobswell area of the city.
They remained at the Albert Bar until last orders and then got a lift to an address in Murrayfield Gardens. Mr McMurchie left that house between 3.30 and 4am, when he was discovered injured in Fintry Terrace.
Anyone with information should call Tayside Police on 0300 111 2222 or speak to any officer. Alternatively information can be passed anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.