Police have been accused of putting up a wall of silence following a “serious” incident at a popular Dundee park.
Officers were called to Orchar Park in Broughty Ferry some time between Friday night and Saturday morning and were seen sweeping the scene for evidence behind a cordon.
Specialists carried out investigations on at least three areas of forensic interest on Saturday morning, with an incident tent erected by the afternoon.
Police had left the scene by Sunday but stunned locals said they were left to speculate after the force refused to reveal any information about the incident, including whether or not they are seeking witnesses.
A police source insisted the incident was “not a murder” but more than 24 hours after The Courier first appealed for comment, the force was still not able to substantiate this claim.
A spokesman did confirm there was “no wider risk to the public” but was unable to say the date or time of the incident, its nature, whether anyone had been injured and whether or not they are appealing for the public to come forward with information.
Broughty Ferry councillor Craig Duncan said he had written to Chief Inspector Nicky Russell to raise concerns about the lack of information.
He added: “We all understand there are reasons why police may not be able to reveal some operational details.
“However, I think it is fair to say that local residents deserve to know the nature of an incident like this and whether they have cause for concern.”
For more, see Monday’s edition of The Courier
