Man seriously injured in industrial accident at Perth shop dies
The 51-year-old was taken to Ninewells earlier this month but lost his life a few days later.
Last updated 22nd Oct 2019
A man who was seriously injured in an industrial accident at a shop in Perth has died.
The 51-year-old was taken to Ninewells earlier this month, on Friday 11th October, but passed away a few days later.
He's been named as Kenneth Heron from Tranent in East Lothian.
The accident happened at the Co-op store in the city's Main Street - inquiries into what happened are ongoing.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Officers attended a shop on Main Street, Perth, the morning of Friday, 11 October, 2019 following a report of an industrial accident within the premises.
"A 51-year-old man was taken to Ninewells Hospital, Dundee for treatment, but died of his injuries on Thursday, 17th October, 2019.
"A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
"Inquiries are ongoing and Police Scotland is currently jointly working with staff from Perth and Kinross Council's Health and Safety Department."
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