Tributes to man, 37 found in bin chute

TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who was found dead in a Lochee multi on Monday morning.

The man, named locally as Michael Inglis, was discovered in Elders Court at 8.10am.

Police confirmed the discovery of the body and initially said the death was being treated as “unexplained”.

Officers have now confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding Mr Inglis’ death.

His body was found in the rubbish chute by the building’s concierge, who had been emptying the bins as part of his early morning work.

According to people living in the block at Elders Court, it’s not uncommon for people to shelter in the rubbish chutes if they have lost their keys or cannot gain access to the flats.

One resident said previously: “It’s so sad this has happened and my thoughts are with the man’s friends and family.”

A spokesman for Police Scotland said: “Officers were made aware that the body of a 37-year-old man was found at Elders Court in Dundee around 8.10am on Monday April 27.

“There are no suspicious circumstances and a report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal.”

Many people paid tribute on social media following Mr Inglis’ death.

One man wrote: “My thoughts go out to his family and to the man who found him. God bless.”

Another man said: “So sad for the person who died lying there all that time but sad for the person who found the body – this is with them for life.”

A woman said: “So very sad. Thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP.”

Police at the scene.