Emergency services had been called after a report of concern for a person on Monday. The body of Ian Menzies was then discovered in a property in Scott Street at about 8.50pm. Officers have now arrested a 36-year-old man in the London area in connection with the death. Detective Inspector Gary Winter, of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team, said: “There will be a continued police presence in Perth in the coming days and I would like to thank local residents for your patience meantime.” Mr Menzies’s family paid tribute to him on Wednesday. A statement they issued through police said: “Ian was the best dad, grandad and brother in the world. He was caring, respected and loved dearly by friends and family.
Ian Menzies, 55, was found dead in a home in Perth, Scotland, on Monday evening. Reports suggest he was found suffering from severe head injuries after police received welfare concerns.
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A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Perth. Emergency services were called to a property in Scott Street on June 7.
Emergency services were called to a property in Scott Street at about 8.50pm on Monday. Ian Menzies, 55, was found and the death is being treated as murder, with Police Scotland saying they are following a positive line of inquiry. A statement from the family issued through the force said: “Ian was the best dad, grandad and brother in the world. He was caring, respected and loved dearly by friends and family. “Words cannot express how sorely he will be missed.” Police Scotland have appealed for anyone with information to come forward. Detective Inspector Gary Winter, of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team, said: “My thoughts are with the family and friends of Ian at this extremely difficult time and they are being supported by specialist officers.”