A SCIENTIST who died after being found seriously injured on a street in Dundee has been named by police.
Dr Fortune Gomo, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services attended the incident on South Road at around 4.25pm on Saturday.
She was treated by paramedics but was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 20-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
He is expected to appear before Dundee Sheriff Court on Monday.
Dr Gomo was an environmental and water resources scientist and PhD graduate of the University of Dundee.
She had recently started a job with Scottish Water as a senior service planner in water resource planning.
Detective superintendent Peter Sharp, the officer in charge of the inquiry, said: “Firstly, my thoughts remain with Fortune’s family at this incredibly sad time.
“They are being supported by specialist officers, and I would ask that their privacy is respected.
“Our enquiries are continuing and I remain satisfied that the incident poses no wider risk to the public.”
He said that the force is following a number of lines of inquiry and are aware of content circulating on social media.
The public has been urged not to speculate about the circumstances of the incident.
DC Sharp added: “The public will notice a visibly increased police presence in the area and I would encourage anyone who has any concerns to speak with our officers.
“I continue to appeal for anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the incident or has information that may assist us to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 2283 of July 5, 2025. Information can also be given to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Professor Nigel Seaton, interim principal and vice-chancellor of the University of Dundee, said the university was "shocked" by the death of Dr Gomo.
He said that Dr Gomo was a PhD student and then postdoctoral research assistant in geography at the university until February 2022.
He added: "Her death, following an alleged attack in South Road, Dundee, on Saturday afternoon, is a truly shocking event in our city and for our University community.
"It will be particularly distressing for those who knew and worked with Fortune throughout her time here at the University, and for all of those in our close-knit community of African colleagues and students.
"Our thoughts are with her family, friends and colleagues at this tragic time."
He added that students affected by Dr Gomo's death could find "support and solace" in the university's Chaplaincy Centre, which will open on Monday.
