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26 Oct 2025

Teenager charged in connection with death of 20-year-old man

Teenager charged in connection with death of 20-year-old man

A teenager is set to appear in court after being charged in connection with the death of a man in Perth.

Emergency services were called to South Methven Street in the Perth and Kinross town on Saturday at 9.40pm to reports of a man being seriously injured.

The 20-year-old was pronounced dead a short time later, Police Scotland said.

An 18-year-old man has now been charged in connection with the death, and is set to appear in Perth Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

A report will be sent to the procurator fiscal, police said.

Another teenager, 17, was arrested but later released pending further inquiries.

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