Three people arrested in connection with death of man found at side of road

Emergency services were called to the Dunning to Kinross road at around 7am on Friday.

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Three people have been arrested in connection with the death of a man found at the side of a road in Perth on Friday.

Emergency services were called to the Dunning to Kinross road at around 7am following reports that a 29-year-old man had died.

Officers arrested a 40-year-old woman and two men, aged 36 and 42, in connection with the incident.

An increased police presence will be in the area and the road is still closed.

An investigation into the death is ongoing.

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.

“A 40-year-old woman and two men, aged 36 and 42, have been arrested in connection with the death and enquiries are ongoing.

“There will be an increased police presence in the area and the road remains closed while investigations continue.”

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