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The National
13 hours ago
- The National
Man found dead on rural Perthshire road named as tribute paid
Emergency services were called to the Dunning to Kinross road, between Dunning and Path of Condie, at around 7am on Friday after the body of a 29-year-old man was discovered. Two men, aged 36 and 42, have been arrested and charged in connection with the death and are due to appear in Perth Sheriff Court on Monday. Police Scotland Tayside said the death is being treated as murder and extensive enquiries are ongoing. READ MORE: Top Scottish Greens face coordinated challenges for MSP spots from party members A GoFundMe page has been set up by Speedie's family to help with funeral costs. A tribute reads: 'Our son Stephen Speedie sadly passed away suddenly on Friday, June 13. '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, who he adored dearly.' Pete Wishart, MP for Perth and North Perthshire, paid tribute to Speedie as he said: 'I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of a man found near Path of Condie, now named as Stephen Speedie. 'My thoughts are very much with Stephen's loved ones during this most awful time for them. 'This will have also been hugely unsettling news for local residents, but it has now confirmed that the incident is being treated as isolated, and there is not believed to be any outstanding threat to the wider community. 'My sincere thanks go to the police for their swift and extensive response.' Meanwhile, Jim Fairlie MSP for Perthshire South Kinross-shire, added: 'My thoughts are with Stephen's family and friends at what must be a very difficult time.' A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 7am on Friday, June 13, 2025, we were called to the death of a 29-year-old man on the Dunning to Kinross road in Perth. '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, June 16. 'A 40-year-old woman was also arrested and has been released pending further investigation. 'Enquiries remain ongoing.'
The Courier
29-04-2025
- The Courier
Missing girl, 14, may have travelled to Arbroath or Dundee
A missing 14-year-old girl may have travelled to Dundee or Arbroath. Keira Scott was last seen at around 1pm on Monday in Skelmorlie, North Ayrshire. Police believe the teenager may be in Arbroath or Dundee as she has connections in these areas. She is described as white, 5ft 1in tall, of slim build, with red/auburn hair, and was last seen wearing a white top and grey flared jogging bottoms. A spokesperson for Police Scotland Tayside said: 'Our colleagues from Police Scotland Ayrshire are seeking the assistance of the public to trace a 14-year-old female missing from Skelmorlie, North Ayrshire. 'Keira Scott was last seen about 1pm on Monday, April 28, 2025. 'She is described as white British, 5ft 1in, slim build, red/auburn hair, and when last seen was wearing a white top and grey flared jogging bottoms. 'Extensive enquiries are underway which have so far revealed that Keira had mentioned an initial intention to travel to Kilmarnock – but may have been in the Greenock area with friends until around 1630hrs on Monday 28 April 2025. 'Keira also has connections in the Arbroath / Dundee areas, and it's possible she may have made her way there.' Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland on 101 stating incident number 3142 of April 28.
