Teenager appears in court accused of murdering a man in Perth
Jakub Kmieciak is alleged to have stabbed Rafal Rymackiewicz during a Christmas dinner party
A teenager has appeared in private at court accused of murdering a 34-year-old man during a Christmas dinner party.
Jakub Kmieciak, 19, is alleged to have killed Rafal Rymackiewicz by stabbing him on the body with a knife on Saturday 23 December.
The teenager made a brief appearance from custody at Perth Sheriff Court and made no plea or declaration in relation to the murder charge.
The case against him was continued for further investigation and Kmieciak was remanded in custody after making no motion for bail.
Kmieciak, from Perth, is alleged to have struck Mr Rymackiewicz on the body with a knife and murdered him at 10 Wallace Court in the town at the weekend.
The street was cordoned off by police after the incident on Saturday night and a series of door-to-door inquiries were carried out by officers from Police Scotland.
Detective Inspector Brian Geddes, who is leading the investigation, said: “I would like to reassure the local community that this was a contained and isolated incident and at no point was there any threat posed to any other member of the public.
“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man. I would like to thank people who live nearby for their patience.”
It is understood that a number of people had been within the Wallace Court property for a Christmas celebration on Saturday.