Man dies after a fight in a Dundee street in the early hours of New Year's Day
Last updated 1st Jan 2019
A man has died in Dundee in the early hours of this morning. Officers were called to the Nethergate area of the city, near the Overgate shopping centre, at around 1:15am after reports of a disturbance involving a number of people.
They found a man injured there - he was taken to Ninewells hospital but died of his injuries.
His death is being treated as unexplained and appeal for witnesses has been launched.
Enquiries are also ongoing to identify him.
Detective Inspector Ross Fitzgerald said: "We know that a number of people were in the area around the time of this incident, which happened on Nethergate close to the Overgate Shopping Centre.
"We would ask anyone who witnessed any disturbance or who has any other information which could assist the police investigation to come forward if you haven't already spoken to an officer.
"A police presence is likely to be maintained in the area for some time while enquiries continue and the public are thanked for their patience and understanding."
Any information can be passed to Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 516 of January 1, 2018. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.