Man Pleads Not Guilty to Racist Murder of Scientist in Dundee Trial Set for 2028

Man denies racist murder of scientist in Dundee as trial date set for 2028. Kyler Rattray faces hate crime charges over attack on Dr Fortune Gomo.

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October 12, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Dundee, Scotland — A 21-year-old man has entered a not guilty plea in connection with the racially motivated killing of a scientist in Dundee, with a trial scheduled for 2028.

Kyler Rattray is accused of attacking Dr. Fortune Gomo, a 39-year-old scientist, on South Road on July 5, 2025. According to prosecutors, the attack involved repeated knife strikes and was allegedly fueled by racial, national, or ethnic bias.

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Rattray, who is from Dundee, appeared in court and made no plea before being remanded in custody. The case has drawn attention due to the victim’s academic background and the nature of the alleged hate crime.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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