Description released after unexplained death in Dundee

Police issue a fresh appeal as they try to identify a man who died after a large disturbance.

Author: Max SteelePublished 2nd Jan 2019
Last updated 2nd Jan 2019

Police are still trying to put a name to a man found dying in a street in Dundee.

He had been involved in a large disturbance in the Nethergate area in the hour following the bells yesterday.

Detectives have released a fuller description of him.

He was in his 40s or 50s with short ginger hair and was wearing a dark blue rain jacket, faded demin jeans and had a silver Cartier watch with gold studs on his wrist.

The man arrived at the scene of the incident from the area of Whitehall Crescent and Union Street.

Detective Inspector Ross Fitzgerald said: "I would urge anyone with information which could help identify this man who has sadly died to contact Police Scotland as soon as possible.

"Our enquiries continue into the incident itself and I could also ask anyone who witnessed a disturbance in the Nethergate area or who has any other information which could assist the police investigation to come forward if you haven't already spoken to an officer."

Emergency services were called to reports of a disturbance involving several people near the Overgate shopping centre at approximately 1.15am on Tuesday.

The man was taken to Ninewells Hospital where he died from his injuries.

Police Scotland say there have been no arrests in connection with the incident.

DI Fitzgerald added: "A police presence is likely to be maintained in the area for some time while inquiries continue and the public are thanked for their patience and understanding"