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19/04/2007
Investigation launched into suspicious death in Perth
Police in Perth have launched an investigation following the discovery of the body of a 55-year-old man in his flat in the city.
A work colleague discovered the man in his flat in Atholl Street after 8pm on Wednesday night after the man failed to turn up for work.
Tayside Police said that the death is being treated as suspicious.
A post-mortem is due to take place to establish the exact cause of death.
Police have conducted a full forensic examination of the flat.
A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in Perth.
(KMcA/JM)
A work colleague discovered the man in his flat in Atholl Street after 8pm on Wednesday night after the man failed to turn up for work.
Tayside Police said that the death is being treated as suspicious.
A post-mortem is due to take place to establish the exact cause of death.
Police have conducted a full forensic examination of the flat.
A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in Perth.
(KMcA/JM)
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