First pic of young Scots dad found dead at side of road as two in court
The body of the tragic dad-of-one was discovered at the side of the road in Perth on Friday 13.
A dad who was found dead at the side of a road in Perth has been named locally as Stephen Speedie.
Tributes have poured in for the 29-year-old who tragically died on June 13. His body discovered on the Dunning to Kinross Road in Perthshire at around 7am.
Two men aged 36 and 42, were arrested and charged in connection with the death and are set to appear at Perth Sheriff Court today, while the probe remains ongoing.
A fundraiser has also been set up by Stephen's heartbroken dad to pay for the funeral and support the family through this difficult time.
Dougie Bryce wrote: "Our son Stephen Speedie sadly passed away suddenly on Friday June 13th. The funds will be used for funeral costs and to give him the best send off and would help us massively.
"Stephen sadly leaves behind his beautiful two year old daughter Katie-Rose who he adored dearly."
A Facebook page has also been set up for the tragic dad which was flooded with tributes.
Samantha-Jane Turner said: "I can't stop thinking about you, you will always have a special place in my heart forever and always."
James Alexander David Brown said: "Rest in peace bro. Brother from another mother, I can't believe you gone I was shocked when I saw people posting it, but you will not be forgotten.
"As Victor says to Jack on Still Game - get back doon they stairs."
While Kaitlin Kirkpatrick said: "Rest in peace Speedie, you were such a character, always making everyone laugh and always there for your friends.
"We didn't know each other extremely well but enjoyed many-a night out together and so many laughs, I'm so saddened by the loss of you. Rest easy up there and know you will be missed by so many."
Taylor Harrison added: "Heaven has gained a brilliant guy and lovely guy he will be watching us all we will miss him and his banter."
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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 7am on Friday, we were called to the death of a 29-year-old man on the Dunning to Kinross road in Perthshire.
'Two men, aged 36 and 42, were arrested and charged in connection with the death. They are due to appear at Perth Sheriff Court on Monday.
'A 40-year-old woman was also arrested and has been released pending further investigation. Inquiries remain ongoing.'
You can find the fundraiser here.
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