Teenager set to appear in court in connection with death of man

Emergency services were called to South Methven Street on Saturday night after receiving reports of an injured man.

Teenager to appear in Perth court charged in connection with death of man on South Methven Street STV News

A teenager has been charged in connection with the death 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.

A 20-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

An 18-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the death and is expected to appear at Perth Sheriff Court on Tuesday while a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.

A 17-year-old man who was also arrested has been released pending further enquiries.

STV News is now on WhatsApp

Get all the latest news from around the country

Follow STV News
Follow STV News on WhatsApp

Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country

WhatsApp channel QR Code