Tributes are pouring in for a 'truly gentle soul' who died following a bust up with a neighbour in Inverness.
We told how John Birrell, of Blackpark House, passed away following the 'altercation' on August 17.
A 65-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Devastated locals have paid tribute to the 55-year-old garage owner who was described as an 'incredibly kind and helpful man'.
One wrote on social media: "John was a true, honest gentleman.
"I always loved my chats with him when I went in with my car."
Another added: "RIP John.
"An incredibly kind and helpful man."
A third commented: "Inverness lost a lovely man in John Birrell.
"He was very good to my wife and I."
Another wrote: "So very sad to hear this.
"John was a truly gentle soul."
The arrested man is understood to be a retired eye surgeon from the London area.
Neighbours said he and his wife were originally from Aberdeenshire.
A police spokeswoman said: “Around 6pm on August 17, police were called to Blackpark, Inverness, following a report of an altercation between two men.
“Emergency services attended and a 55-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The man who died can now be named as John Birrell and his relatives are aware.
“A post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course to establish the exact cause of death."
