Tributes have been paid to an academic who was allegedly murdered on a street in Dundee.
Dr Fortune Gomo died on South Road at around 4.25pm on Saturday.
The 39-year-old had suffered serious injuries and was treated by paramedics, but was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police Scotland said it was treating Dr Gomo’s death as murder following a post-mortem.
A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged and is due to appear before Dundee Sheriff Court on Monday.
STV NewsDr Gomo was an environmental and water resources scientist and PhD graduate of the University of Dundee.
She lived locally and had recently started a job with Scottish Water.
Professor Simon Parsons, Director of Environment Planning and Assurance at Scottish Water, said: “Everyone at Scottish Water, where Dr Fortune Gomo worked, is shocked and saddened by her death and we send our deepest sympathies to her family and friends.
“Fortune was an exceptional scientist and a senior service planner in our Water Resources Planning section based in Dundee where, having joined us in February, she had already become a highly valued and respected member of our team.
“We are supporting her colleagues at Scottish Water following this incident.”
Dr Gomo’s high school and university friend said her “brilliance in the classroom was only matched by her emotional intelligence”.
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Angela Machonesa studied with Dr Gomo at Chinhoyi High School and the National University of Science and Technology, which are both in Zimbabwe, south-east Africa.
In a social media post, she said: “She was the kind of person you’d go to when you needed clarity, not just of mind, but of heart. She listened. She cared. She uplifted.
“No wonder she went on to earn her PhD. It was only natural. Her path was written in the stars long ago. To serve. To lead. To heal. And she was doing just that.
“But now, that dream, our Fortune’s dream, has been violently, senselessly, stolen from us all.
She added: “A child will now grow up without the love and presence of a mother. A family will mourn a daughter who once lit up their home with hope and promise.”
Detective superintendent Peter Sharp, the officer in charge of the inquiry, said: “Firstly, my thoughts remain with Fortune’s family at this incredibly sad time.
“They are being supported by specialist officers, and I would ask that their privacy is respected.
“Our enquiries are continuing and I remain satisfied that the incident poses no wider risk to the public.”
He said that the force is following a number of lines of inquiry and are aware of content circulating on social media.
STV NewsThe public has been urged not to speculate about the circumstances of the incident.
DC Sharp added: “The public will notice a visibly increased police presence in the area and I would encourage anyone who has any concerns to speak with our officers.
“I continue to appeal for anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the incident or has information that may assist us to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 2283 of July 5, 2025.
“Information can also be given to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Dundee University has been contacted for comment.
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