Suspicious death – Newton Stewart man named as David Brown

Police in Newton Stewart can confirm the man who died in a suspicious death incident this morning (Saturday 15 October) is:

DAVID BROWN, aged 40 years, from Newton Stewart

Police are reminding members of the public that serious crimes such as this are rare in Dumfries and Galloway and a man has also already been detained in relation to this incident.

Officers are still keen to speak to anyone who has any information on the death or anyone who was in McGregor Drive in Minnigaff at around 00.00hrs on Saturday 15 October.

Information can be left with Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary on 0845 600 5701 or any police officer. Information can also be left anonymously with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.