Suspect appears in court charged with ‘murder' of man, 25, in Aberdeen
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IN THE DOCK Suspect appears in court charged with 'murder' of man, 25, in Aberdeen
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A MAN has appeared in court charged with murder over the death of a man in Aberdeen.
Scott Adams, 46, is alleged to have killed Austin Ironside, 25, earlier this month.
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Austin Ironside died in hospital two days after being found seriously injured at a flat in Aberdeen
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A man has appeared in court charged with his murder
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Austin was found injured at the flat on Skene Street
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Austin was found seriously injured at a home on Skene Street in the Granite City on August 3.
He was raced to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where he died two days later.
Adams was arrested over the alleged killing on August 11, but was re-arrested yesterday and charged.
Adams appeared in the dock today at Aberdeen Sheriff Court charged over the death.
He faced a charge of murdering Austin and another charge of robbery and made no plea to the charges against him.
Adams was remanded in custody and will appear again within the next eight days.
Detectives probing Austin's death say their investigation is still ongoing.
They also revealed they are following a positive lead in the case.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'A 46-year-old man has been re-arrested and charged in connection with the death of Austin Ironside in Aberdeen.
'Austin, 25, was found injured on Skene Street around 3.10pm on Sunday, 3 August, 2025.
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'He was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where he later died on Tuesday, 5 August, 2025.
'The man was previously arrested on Monday, 11 August and released.
'He is due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Thursday, 14 August, 2025.
'Enquiries remain ongoing and officers are following a positive line of enquiry.'
Heartbreaking tributes were paid to the young man after his passing.
His family said he will be remembered for his 'infectious laugh' and bringing light into the lives of others.
In a statement, they said: 'Austin was popular, with friends across the city, and would do anything to help others.
"He was always smiling and his infectious laugh brought light into the lives of everyone who knew him.
"We are all devastated by what has happened.'
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