Stephen Speedie: Two charged amid murder investigation after man found dead on road
Two suspects have been charged amid a murder investigation following the death of a man in Perthshire.
Officers received a report of concern for a man on the road between Dunning and Kinross at about 7am on Friday.
Stephen Speedie, a 29-year-old from Perth, was pronounced dead at the scene.
In an update on Monday, Police Scotland said Mr Speedie's death is now being treated as murder following a post-mortem examination.
Detectives believe it to be an "isolated incident" with "no wider risk to the public".
Two men, aged 36 and 42, have been arrested and charged in connection with the case. The pair are due to appear before Perth Sheriff Court.
A 40-year-old woman was also arrested but has been released pending further investigation.
Detective Chief Inspector Carron McKellar said: "Our thoughts are with Stephen's family and friends at what is an extremely difficult time.
"Officers are offering support and keeping them updated with the progress of our investigation.
"I understand this incident will be concerning for the local community however I'd like to reassure them we believe this was an isolated incident and there is no wider risk to the public.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Sun
28 minutes ago
- The Sun
Major breakthrough in murder of dad, 30, butchered in bed as kids slept next door as man arrested 35 years on
COPS have launched a fresh appeal to catch the killers of a beloved dad - decades after he was murdered while he slept. Kevin Childerley, 30, was killed in his bedroom at his home in Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire on February 19, 1990. 4 The victim's wife Denise, who was 32 at the time of the savage incident, suffered lifechanging injuries which required 160 stitches and a metal plate fitted into her head. She also lost an eye following the frenzied attack while the couple's children were sleeping next door. A handful of high profile appeals were launched in the years following Kevin's death, but none yielded a tip. Two men were charged with murder and attempted murder at the time of Kevin's death, but prosecutors later decided to discontinue their case. However, Nottinghamshire Police officers recently visited the community to speak to potential witnesses as they continue to probe the death of former miner. And today, detectives launched a fresh appeal after a 62-year-old woman was arrested at the end of April on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. She was interviewed by detectives and bailed pending further investigations. Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "This was a savage attack which took the life of a much-loved father and left his wife with lifelong injuries. "Throughout our investigations we have been determined to get justice for both victims in this case, as well as for their two children and the grandchildren who never got to meet their grandad. "Kevin was a much-loved family man described as a 'joker' with a great sense of humour by those who knew him. "The attack tore apart the family and robbed Kevin's children of a lifetime of memories. "The case has never been closed and a dedicated team of detectives has been reinvestigating what happened that night using the latest investigative tools and technology. "Following recent developments we have visited the neighbourhood to engage with a number of people we believe could help with our inquiries. "It was a very positive exercise and I'd like to thank people for their cooperation. "The arrest is also an important development and we have shared the news with Denise and other family members. "We know the answer to Kevin's murder lies within the community and we also believe allegiances and loyalties will have changed after the passing of more than three decades. "I'd continue to encourage anyone with any information, no matter how small, to please continue to get in touch with our officers or anonymously through Crimestoppers." The attack tore apart the family and robbed Kevin's children of a lifetime of memories Ruby BurrowDetective Chief Inspector, Nottinghamshire Police Their daughter Emma Childerley, who was just five years old at the time, has previously campaigned to see justice done for her family. "The first memory I have is being woken up by a police officer, who came into my bedroom," Emma previously said. "He just said, 'Wake up, wake up. You need to get dressed. Do not come out of your room and don't turn your lights on.' "We were immediately put into the next-door neighbour's house, into their bed and I remember having the neighbour crying over me and stroking my hair. "It was only sometime later when a very unprofessional social worker blurted it out to me: 'Your dad's dead, you're mum's in hospital really injured.' "At that point, my world crashed down. That was my best friend she was talking about." "I very much believe this was a targeted attack. It's not just someone who broke in and decided to do this. This was clearly meant for my mum and dad and they were both meant to die. "My dad was my best friend. He was very much a family man. He was a bit of a trickster. He loved me and my brother, I was told he could handle himself and stick up for himself and his family. "But unfortunately, on this particular night, he was struck while he was sleeping and had absolutely no chance to defend himself or his family at all." 4 4
Scottish Sun
29 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Biker airlifted to hospital after collision with campervan on busy Scots road
Emergency crews rushed to the scene near Innermessan after the alarm was raised around 4.35pm CRASH EMERGENCY Biker airlifted to hospital after collision with campervan on busy Scots road Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BIKER has been rushed to hospital after a collision involving a motorcycle and a campervan. The two-vehicle smash happened on the A77 between Cairnryan and Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, this afternoon. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 A motorcyclist has been airlifted to hospital after a collision with a campervan Credit: Jim Ryder Emergency crews rushed to the scene near Innermessan after the alarm was raised around 4.35pm. Paramedics and an air ambulance were dispatched and cops closed the road. Earlier, the damaged motorcycle was spotted on the pavement beside the A77, with a police road closure in place and medics in attendance. The busy route has been shut from the A751 Innermessan junction to the A77 at McMaster's Road. Other road users have been advised to avoid the area. The condition of the motorcyclist is not currently known. It is understood the campervan had a Dutch registration plate. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 4.35pm on Monday, 16 June, 2025 we received a report of a crash involving a motorcycle and a campervan on the A77 near Innermessan. "The A77 Cairnryan to Stranraer road is closed from A751 junction to Innermessan to the A77 junction at McMaster's Road. "Emergency services, including an air ambulance, are in attendance. Cops launch hunt for 'man with knife' spotted in Scots play park "Motorists are advised to avoid the area." The Scottish Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment.
BBC News
31 minutes ago
- BBC News
Staffordshire consultant admits to raft of sexual child offences
A former hospital consultant has pleaded guilty to multiple sex offences, including attempting to incite a girl to engage in sexual activity and possessing extreme pornographic Matthew Isles, from Whiston near Cheadle, worked at the Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford as an ear, nose and throat 53-year-old was arrested in February and subsequently charged with a number of offences. He admitted 12 counts at North Staffordshire Justice Centre in Newcastle-under-Lyme on will be sentenced at the same court on 13 August. The charges include voyeurism, possessing a paedophile manual, distributing indecent images of a child, making indecent images and possessing a prohibited image of a University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) had previously confirmed Mr Isles was no longer an employee and said it had fully co-operated with police in the investigation. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
