Man arrested over death in Aberdeen released from custody
"Extensive inquiries remain ongoing and officers are following a positive line of inquiry," a statement said.Mr Ironside's family earlier paid tribute to him, saying he would have done anything to help others and "his infectious laugh brought light into the lives of everyone who knew him".They added: "Austin was popular, with friends across the city."We are all devastated by what has happened and would like privacy at this terrible time."
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Ms Snowdon argued that the 19-year-old had demonstrated a 'strong moral character' and a 'role model' to others in all other aspects of life. 'He's that sort of person, and feels the shame and remorse of his actions more so than perhaps someone who was not so caring and sensitive towards others would.' Harris, of Whitstable Park, Widnes, pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He had no previous convictions. Judge Mark Bradshaw sentenced Harris to a year in a young offender's institution, while also disqualifying him from driving for five and a half years. After the ban, Harris will be required to undergo an extended re-test. Sentencing, Judge Bradshaw told how Harris speeding 'grossly in excess of what was safe'. 'You ultimately crashed into fences. One sees from the body footage police took the significant level of damage to the car your driving caused. 'More importantly was the impact on the passengers. You caused a complex fracture to (the girl's) vertebrae. He detailed how the young girl was 'terrified', having to stay in hospital for ten days, as well as undergo surgery where rods and screws were placed on her spine. 'It was frankly terrifying for her. She was in excruciating pain. She couldn't care for herself for many weeks. She had impaired mobility, flashbacks and anxiety. 'She missed the beginning of her college course at a prestigious dance college. She lost that chance to progress in her dance and her self esteem plummeted.' The judge also added how the teenager had been 'significantly' impacted by her injuries, even two years later, continuing to live with 'ongoing pain and mental scars'. It was also heard how the other girl involved in the crash was also impacted by the crash, experiencing aches, bruising, neck and back pain as well as whiplash. 'She suffered nightmares, flashbacks, and also guilt because she was able to return to dancing the way (her friend) could not.' He added: 'What happened that night could have been so, so much worse. Your irresponsible and dangerous actions have changed people's lives. 'It's frankly chilling to hear the impact from the victim statements of these two passengers. Describing their victim statements as 'chilling', the judge added how the incident occurred within only three weeks of Harris passing his test. 'And accounting for your time abroad after your test, it was only four days when you had the opportunity to drive in the community. 'The explanation you gave is that you were showing off, and frankly I agree that was probably, sadly your motive at the time.'
