Man whose body was discovered in street identified by police

The man who died has now been identified as Andrew Ross, 52, from Aberdeen.

Man whose body was discovered in Peterhead street identified by police STV News

A man whose body was discovered outside a flat in Peterhead has been named by police.

Police were called to an address in the Ives Road area of the town at around 9pm on Sunday after receiving reports that a man had died.

On arrival, officers discovered a body outside the property.

The man who died has now been identified as Andrew Ross, 52, from Aberdeen.

In a statement released through Police Scotland, Mr Ross’s family said: “The family are coming to terms with their loss and respect privacy at this difficult time.”

Three men were arrested in connection, but a 22-year-old man was later released without charge.

Officers confirmed the other two men, aged 21 and 27, had been charged in connection with the death and are expected to appear at Peterhead Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

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