Devastated loved ones of a 47-year-old man found dead in Perth have paid tribute to a ‘true gent’ who was ‘one of a kind’.
Police found the body of dad-of-three Graeme Hughes at a property in the town's Uist Place at around 7pm on Monday.
A 31-year-old man has since been arrested and charged following Graeme's death.
The man made an appearance at Perth Sheriff Court on Wednesday in connection with the death.
Grieving friends and family of Greame, also known as Hughsey, took to social media to pay tribute to the joiner who was 'the life and soul of the party'.
On Facebook, his aunt, Fiona Kaszta, wrote: "My heart is broken into a thousand pieces, I can't believe I'm never going to see you again.
"You were the first born nephew we ever had and I loved you so much, I don't know how I'm ever going to get over this.
"You will always have that special place in my heart you were like my own, I'm going to miss you so much."
His cousin, Darren McCutcheon posted: "Absolutely gutted.
"Still can’t believe it, going to miss you.
"You truly were one of a kind, love you cuz."
Laura Moncrieff added: "So sad, a true gent always the life and soul of the party."
Fraser Scrimgeour commented: "Such a shame, great man and great joiner.
"He will be sadly missed, RIP Hughsey."
Ann Marie McCrae: "So heartbreaking, so many of us robbed of a wonderful friend and relative.
"Three beautiful children left without a dad.
"Graeme you have taken a little bit of a lot of lives with you, RIP my brilliant friend."
Police officers are also now appealing to members of the public for more information to help them with their investigation.
Detective Inspector Keith Duncan, the senior investigating officer, said: “Our enquiries continue and we are keen to speak to anyone who may have been in the area of Uist Place around 3.30pm on Monday, November 4.
“We are also looking to speak to anyone who may have been in the areas of Uist Place, Bute Drive and Stroma Court, between 3.45pm and 6.30pm that day and could have seen Graeme, who was wearing a grey hooded top and dark bottoms.”
A police presence will remain in the area whilst enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or speak to any police officer, quoting incident number 3464 of November 4.
Information can also be passed on anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
