POLICE Scotland has issued an appeal for information on the murder of Brian Low as the investigation into the incident continues.
Almost 500 homes have been visited while 2400 hours' worth of CCTV footage have been examined by a team of officers investigating the murder, Police Scotland said.
The 65-year-old was shot dead near Aberfeldy at around 8:30am on February 17 and a team of 31 police officers have been investigating the murder for the last two months.
The body of the retired groundsman was found on a remote path in Perthshire and his black Labrador was found safe by his side.
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The 31-person investigation team is comprised of officers from all over Scotland working through information from around 800 questionnaires to establish what happened to Low.
Detective superintendent of the Major Investigation Team, Lorna Ferguson, said: “Our investigation into Brian’s death continues and I would urgently appeal to anyone with information who has not already spoken with us to please do so.
“We are fully committed to tracing the person responsible as soon as possible and we have detectives from our Major Investigations Teams across the country assisting local officers.
“Officers have trawled hours of public and private CCTV footage as part of the investigation. Door-to-door enquiries are still being carried out, as well as speaking to local businesses.
“This area is a safe place to live and work and incidents like this are, thankfully, extremely rare.
“We understand the significant impact this has had on the local community in the Aberfeldy area and I would like to thank everyone for their help so far.
“I am confident that key information in this investigation lies within the local community. Somebody knows something.
“Even if you feel the information you hold is not important, we would still ask you to contact us. It could be crucial to getting the answers we need for Brian's family.
“Anyone in the surrounding area with dash cam, private CCTV or doorbell footage from around the time of his death, who has not already spoken to officers, is urged to get in touch.
“There will continue to be a significant police presence in the area while our investigation is ongoing. This includes uniformed and plain-clothed officers from the local division and the Major Investigation Team.
“Anyone with concerns or questions is encouraged to approach these officers or call 101 for advice.
“Brian's family are still coming to terms with what has happened and continue to be supported by specialist officers. They wish their privacy to be respected.
"Finding who did this is paramount. If you know anything that could help, please do the right thing and speak to police."
Detective Constables Martin Ronald (above, left) and Scott Young (above, right) as they make door-to-door enquiries in Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, during the investigation into the murder of Low.
Anyone with information can call 101, quoting reference number 0884 of Saturday, February 17 2024. Information can also be shared anonymously through the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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