Second man arrested and charged over 'suspicious' death

Austin Ironside died in hospital after being discovered seriously injured in Aberdeen earlier this month.

Second man arrested and charged over ‘suspicious’ death of Austin IronsidePolice Scotland

A second man has been arrested and charged in connection with a suspicious death in Aberdeen.

Austin Ironside was discovered seriously injured on the city’s Skene Street at around 3pm on August 3.

The 25-year-old was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where he died days later.

Police Scotland said the death was being treated as suspicious following a post-mortem examination.

A 46-year-old man appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Thursday, charged with murder and robbery.

Scott Adams made no plea and was committed for further examination and remanded in custody.

He is due to appear in court again within the next eight days.

Police have now confirmed that a 34-year-old man has also been arrested and charged in connection with the death and is due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Friday. 

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