Officers continue to carry out enquiries following murder of Brian Low
Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team are continuing to carry out extensive enquiries in the Aberfeldy area following the murder of Brian Low.
Around 8.30am on Saturday, 17 February, 2024, the body of the 65-year-old was discovered alongside his black Labrador in the Pitilie area on the outskirts of the town.
Emergency services attended and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Mr Low’s death was initially assessed as being non-suspicious and medical-related, but following a medical examination it was established he had injuries consistent with being fatally shot.
The Major Investigation Team were then contacted and a two-doctor post-mortem examination was scheduled.
It took place on Friday, 23 February, 2024, and confirmed Mr Low had been fatally shot. A murder inquiry was launched immediately after.
Family Liaison Officers were identified and Mr Low's next of kin were made aware on the afternoon of Saturday, 24 February, about the significant update in the case.
The Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) link was then set up on Monday and released to the public Tuesday. It allows them to submit information directly to the inquiry team based at the Scottish Crime Campus.
This can be found here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT24S04-PO1
Detective Chief Inspector Martin Macdougall, of the Major Investigation Team, said:
"Brian’s family continue to be supported by specialist officers and have asked for their privacy to be respected as they come to terms with what has happened.
"Since criminality was established on Friday evening, the Major Investigation Team have carried out a number of lines of enquiry and we are keeping an open mind as to the motive in this case.
"We are now turning to the public for information. Aberfeldy is a remote area with a close-knit community. Anything unusual would stand out.
"I am asking anyone with information, if you noticed anything out of the ordinary or heard anything of concern, to please contact us. It could be vital to our investigation.”
Chief Inspector Greg Burns, Local Area Commander, said:
"I understand this is an extremely concerning incident for a small, rural community but please be assured we are doing all we can to piece together the full circumstances and find whoever is responsible.
“High visibility patrols remain in the area and there will be an increased police presence as the investigation continues.
"We are working closely with the Major Investigation Team as part of our enquiries, which includes officers going door-to-door. I would encourage anyone with concerns to speak with them.”
Police Scotland can be contacted by calling 101 and quoting reference number 0884 of Saturday, 17 February, 2024. Alternatively, information can be submitted via the MIPP link above. Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.