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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Adam Robertson

Two teenagers arrested in connection with death of man in Perth

TWO teenagers have been arrested in connection with the death of a man at a property in Perth. 

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

A 20-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Police have since confirmed that two men, aged 18 and 17, have been arrested and charged in connection with the death. 

Enquiries into the incident remain ongoing. 

Detective inspector Graeme Templar said: “Around 9.40pm on Saturday April 8 2023, we were called to a report of a man being seriously injured in South Methven Street, Perth. 

“Emergency services attended and a 20-year-old was pronounced dead a short time later. 

“Two men, aged 18 and 17, have been arrested and charged in connection with the death, enquiries are ongoing.”

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