Dundee. Michael King is accused of killing Lee Small who was pronounced dead at a property in the city's Ballindean Terrace on Wednesday.
TThe 27-year-old appeared at Dundee Sheriff Court on Friday where he was also charged with assaulting or impeding a police officer.
Mr King made no plea and has been remanded in custody until his next court appearance within the next eight days. The alleged murder victim has now been named by police as 40-year-old Mr Small.
Mr Small's family made a statement on Friday which said: "Lee was a much loved son, father, brother, cousin, uncle and friend to many."His loss will be sorely felt by us all.
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