Two teenagers arrested in connection with man's death in Perth

Police say enquiries are ongoing after last night's incident

Author: Liam RossPublished 9th Apr 2023
Last updated 9th Apr 2023

Two men have been arrested in connection with the death of a 20-year-old man in Tayside.

Emergency services rushed to South Methven Street in Perth last night just before 10pm, following reports a man was seriously injured.

Police say he was pronounced dead a short time later, with two teenagers arrested in connection with the death.

Detective Inspector Graeme Templar said: "Around 9.40pm on Saturday, 8 April, 2023, we were called to a report of a man being seriously injured in South Methven Street, Perth.

"Emergency services attended and a 20-year-old was pronounced dead a short time later.

"Two men, aged 18 and 17, have been arrested in connection with the death enquiries are ongoing."

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