COPS have launched a death probe after a man died hours after being found fatally injured in a flat.
The 43-year-old was discovered inside a top-floor property on Charleston Road, Dundee just after 11pm on Saturday.
He was rushed to Ninewells Hospital in the town where he died on Sunday morning.
Forensic officers were seen going into the block, which has a homemade CCTV camera at the front door, following the man’s death.
Locals told how the area was “swarming” with cops when they woke up.
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One local, who declined to be named, said: “I had gone to my bed early and didn’t hear a thing.
“When I got up for work the place was swarming with coppers. The street was shut off and we had to give our name to get in and out of the flats.
“Who knows what has gone on, there are lots of rumors but I don’t know for sure.
“I’m not even sure if the dead guy lives in that block or not.”
“I’ve lived here half my life and it’s scary that this has happened on your own doorstep.
“It’s shocking to see.”
The streets were open and the block was being guarded by a single cop.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We received a report of a man found seriously injured within a property on Charleston Road, Dundee around 11.05pm on Saturday, 30 March, 2024.
“Emergency services attended and the man was taken to Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, where he later died on Sunday, 31 March.
“His death is being treated as suspicious and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances."
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Detective Inspector Mark Lamont, of Dundee CID, added: “Our thoughts are very much with the man’s family and friends at this very difficult time.
“We have a dedicated team of officers working on this investigation and extensive enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances of his death.
“I am appealing to the community to get in touch with us with any information they have. I would urge anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to contact us.
"I would also be keen to speak to anyone with any CCTV, dashcam or any other footage that they think would assist the enquiry. We will have a continued police presence in the area and anyone with any concerns can approach these officers.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident 4387 of 30 March. Alternatively, information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.
