Teenager appears in court charged with assault and murder

Caleb Ferguson, 18, appeared at Perth Sheriff Court on Tuesday charged with murder and assault.

Teenager appears in court charged with murder and assault of Perth man Police Scotland

A teenager has appeared in court charged with the assault and murder of a 20-year-old man at a property in Perth.

Emergency services were called to an address in the South Methven Street area of the city after receiving reports that a man was seriously injured at around 9.40pm on Saturday.

Cameron Scott Rae, 20, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Caleb Ferguson, 18, appeared at Perth Sheriff Court on Tuesday charged with one count of murder and one of assault.

Emergency services were called to an address in South Methven Street on Saturday.STV News

He made no plea to the charges and has been remanded in custody.

Ferguson’s next appearance in court is within the next eight days.

A 17-year-old male was also arrested and released in connection with the incident pending further enquiries.

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