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Nicholas Keyden

Tributes paid to 'lovely guy' Jamie East after body found in fire-ravaged Perth retail park

Tributes have been paid to a man whose body was found in a Perth retail park after a devastating fire .

, 33, was discovered at the St Catherine's Retail Park following a blaze on Saturday August 24.

More than 50 firefighters tackled the early morning inferno, which affected B&M, Pets at Home and an empty unit.

And now devastated family and friends have left tributes to the "lovely guy" affectionately known by some as 'Eastie' on Facebook.

Jamie East's body was discovered after the devastating fire (Police Scotland)

Sharon Maree Justice said: “R.I.P Jamie your were a lovely guy who will be sadly missed. Thoughts go out to Maureen and the rest of his family at this terribly sad time."

Laura Bartup wrote: Rest In Peace Jamie. Thinking of my family at this sad time. Sending lots of love."

Fire crews work at the Perth retail park where Jamie East's body was found after a fire (Police Scotland/Media Scotland)

While David Urey wrote: " RIP Jamie East. Not seen you in a good few years but will always have the memories of the crazy and funny stuff we all got up to".

And Shawn Cuthill posted: “Heartbreaking news for the family, thoughts go out to them”.

Pal Darren Clunie wrote: "RIP mate"

It is still unclear what caused the fire, but previous police statements have suggested it may have been suspicious.

A total of 63 pets were evacuated from the Pets at Home store while dozens of firefighters tackled the blaze, which also affected B&M and a vacant outlet.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

"Mr East’s family are being provided with appropriate support, and have asked that their privacy be respected at this difficult time.

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