POLICE are warning people not to share misinformation on social media about the death of a woman in Dundee.
Scientist Dr Fortune Gomo died after being found seriously injured on a street in the city.
She was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services attended the incident on South Road at around 4.25pm on Saturday.
Kyler Rattray, 20, was charged with murder following her death and appeared in private at Dundee Sheriff Court on Monday.
No plea was entered and he was remanded in custody. The case is due to call again within eight days.
Police said they are confident nobody else was involved and there is no wider threat to the public.
Officers are now urging the public not to share misinformation about the incident or post anything that "could compromise a future court case and bring further distress to Fortune's family".
Chief Superintendent Nicola Russell, Dundee local police commander, said in a statement: "The death of Fortune Gomo has caused shock in Dundee.
"Police Scotland is committed to having safer communities and senior officers have met with representatives from the local community to provide reassurance and support during this incredibly difficult time.
"Fortune's family and friends, who are being supported by specialist officers, are very much in our thoughts today, as is the wider community.
"Working with partners to tackle violence and make Scotland's communities safe for all women and girls is a priority for Police Scotland.
"I am also acutely aware of misinformation being shared on social media and would urge the public not to speculate on the circumstances or post anything which could compromise a future court case and bring further distress to Fortune's family.
"We have increased our patrols in the area so you will see more officers out on the streets of Dundee. I would encourage anyone with any concerns at all to speak with those officers."
Dr Gomo had started her job with Scottish Water less than six months ago, and was praised as a “highly valued” colleague.
She had studied in Scotland and Zimbabwe and was also a mother.
Professor Simon Parsons, director of environment planning and assurance at Scottish Water, said: “Everyone at Scottish Water, where Dr Fortune Gomo worked, is shocked and saddened by her death and we send our deepest sympathies to her family and friends.
“Fortune was an exceptional scientist and a senior service planner in our water resources planning section based in Dundee where, having joined us in February, she had already become a highly valued and respected member of our team.
“We are supporting her colleagues at Scottish Water following this incident.”
Anyone who was in the South Road area of Dundee around 4.25pm on Saturday and may have information is being encouraged to call 101.
