A man is due to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court today in connection with the death of 38-year-old James Dougan on December 31, 2025.
A man who was found dead on Hogmanay at a block of flats in Dundee has been named.
James Dougan, 38, was found within Tulloch Court in the Hilltown area of Dundee on Wednesday, December 31. Emergency services had been called to the scene shortly after 2pm.
His death was initially described by police as unexplained, and enquiries remain ongoing. A 43-year-old man has since been arrested and charged in connection with the death.
He is due to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court on February 9.
His daughter Brodie Dougan, 22, shared a heartfelt tribute to her dad, describing him as “loving, caring and loyal”.
She said: “I will remember my dad for who he really was.
“He would have done anything for his people and he loved to his fullest.
“Rest in peace dad. I will love and cherish you forever.”
She told the Record her dad had struggled with addiction for much of his life and shared a moving message about the impact of addiction on families across the city.
She said: “We will never know if there was light at the end of the tunnel for him.
“Drugs are rife in our city and many who are suffering go unnoticed.
“These are mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, aunties and uncles — people stuck in a cycle that consumes their every thought.
“If we don’t speak up about these issues, we will never see change.”
James’s partner, Christine Duncan, also paid tribute, describing him as her “soul mate”.
“Forever in my heart, I will never forget you,” she said. “You are in my mind, heart and soul. I love you, you are always in my thoughts. You were my soul mate. Sleep tight, handsome man — no other man will ever take your place.”
Cops conducted more than 80 door-to-door enquiries and reviewed over 100 hours of CCTV footage in an effort to trace James’ movements before he was found.
He was last seen on CCTV wearing a black and grey horizontal striped beanie hat, dark puffer jacket, dark joggers and black Nike trainers with white soles. However, when he was discovered, he was not wearing a hat or shoes.
Police were keen to locate the hat and shoes as it could help them understand his movements. They were also looking to speak with anyone who may have seen him in Hilltown between 11.30am and 2.05pm on Hogmanay.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland previously said: “Detectives are appealing for information as their investigation continues into the death of a man in Dundee.
“Following the results of a post-mortem examination, his death continues to be treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing.”