Man charged over death of scientist in Dundee

Megan BonarBBC Scotland NewsPolice ScotlandDr Gomo accomplished her PhD on the College of Dundee in 2022A man has been charged in reference to the loss of life of a scientist after she was discovered severely injured on a Dundee avenue.Dr Fortune Gomo, 39, who was initially from Zimbabwe, was pronounced lifeless on the scene of the incident, which occurred on South Street at about 16:25 on Saturday.The 20-year-old suspect is predicted to look earlier than Dundee Sheriff Courtroom on Monday.Dr Gomo, who labored for Scottish Water, lived within the metropolis and was a graduate of the College of Dundee.Prof Nigel Seaton, interim principal and vice-chancellor, stated the college was “shocked” by the loss of life of the previous analysis assistant. A blue forensic tent has been erected over the spot the place the lady was discovered on South Avenue, Dundee, on SaturdayDet Supt Peter Sharp, the officer in command of the inquiry, stated: “Firstly, my ideas stay with Fortune’s household at this extremely unhappy time. “They’re being supported by specialist officers and I’d ask that their privateness is revered.”He added inquiries have been persevering with and stated the incident “poses no wider danger to the general public”.The senior officer stated his staff have been following plenty of traces of inquiry. Det Supt Sharp added: “I’m additionally aware of content material circulating on social media and would urge the general public to not speculate in regards to the circumstances of the incident.”The general public will discover a visibly elevated police presence within the space and I’d encourage anybody who has any considerations to talk with our officers.”Anybody with details about the incident is requested to contact the pressure.A big part of South Street was cordoned off on SundayProf Seaton stated Dr Gomo was a PhD pupil after which postdoctoral analysis assistant in geography on the College of Dundee till February 2022.Dr Gomo had not too long ago joined Scottish Water as a senior service planner in water useful resource planning and was “thriving in her profession”.Prof Seaton added: “Her loss of life, following an alleged assault in South Street, Dundee, on Saturday afternoon, is a very surprising occasion in our metropolis and for our College group.”Will probably be significantly distressing for many who knew and labored with Fortune all through her time right here on the College, and for all of these in our close-knit group of African colleagues and college students.”Our ideas are together with her household, buddies and colleagues at this tragic time.”He stated college students affected by Dr Gomo’s loss of life might discover “help and solace” within the college’s Chaplaincy Centre, which is able to open on Monday.