Cops probe death of woman at multi

POLICE have launched an investigation following the sudden death of a woman in a city multi.

The body of the 62-year-old woman was found in a fourth-floor flat at Dudhope Court in the early hours of Monday morning.

The woman’s identity has not been revealed by police but she has been named locally as Helen Stewart.

A police officer was stationed outside the flat on Monday.

Police Scotland confirmed the death is being treated as unexplained.

Neighbours reported being questioned by CID about their use of bins during door-to-door inquiries.

Residents said they had spotted police at the block over the weekend, and were shocked to see a large police presence in the early hours of Monday morning.

One witness, who asked not to be named, said: “When I got up early to see what was going on there were several police officers in the building.

“There were police cars outside and two ambulances.

“I realised that something had happened and I was told that someone had died. “Police, including CID, were knocking on doors asking questions about the dead woman.

“I was asked about what bins I used. I wasn’t sure why that was relevant.

“I think they wanted to know when they were emptied but that happened early on Monday morning.

“There seemed to be some suggestion they were looking for something.

“This is very sad so close to Christmas and my thoughts are with the family and friends of the dead woman.”

Another resident said: “It’s really awful to hear that someone has died.

“To be honest we have more than our fair share of bother here at Dudhope Court.

“I’m sorry to hear that someone has died.

“This is a horrible time of year for a family to lose a loved one.”

A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said: “Officers were called to an address at Dudhope Court in Dundee around 4am on December 14, following the sudden death of a 62-year-old woman.

“The death is currently being treated as unexplained and inquiries are ongoing.

“A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.”

Police at the scene.