Tributes to 'adoring' dad after body discovered on Dunning to Kinross road in Perthshire

A man who died after his body was discovered on a road in Perthshire has been named locally.

Emergency services were called to the Dunning to Kinross road at around 7am on Friday after a 29-year-old man was found dead.

He has been named locally as Stephen Speedie.

Officers initially arrested a 40-year-old woman and two men, aged 36 and 42, in connection with the incident.

Both men are due to appear at Perth Sheriff Court on Monday. The woman was released pending further enquiries.

A GoFundMe page was set up by Mr Speedie’s family to help with funeral costs.

A tribute reads: “Our son Stephen Speedie sadly passed away suddenly on Friday, June 13.

“The funds will be used for funeral costs and to give him the best send off and would help us massively.

“Stephen sadly leaves behind his beautiful two-year-old daughter, who he adored dearly.”

A Facebook group was set up in his memory, with one person writing: “Stephen I can’t believe you’re gone brother. We had the best times and great memories that will always stay with me.

“You were the life and soul of the parties and a great friend that I’m truly going to miss.”

Police say an investigation into the incident is still ongoing.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 7am on Friday, June 13, 2025, we were called to the death of a 29-year-old man on the Dunning to Kinross road in Perth.

“Two men, aged 36 and 42, were arrested and charged in connection with the death.

“They are due to appear at Perth Sheriff Court on Monday, June 16.

“A 40-year-old woman was also arrested and has been released pending further investigation.

“Enquiries remain ongoing.”