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STV News
3 days ago
- STV News
Family pay tribute to man found injured as police probe 'suspicious' death
The family of a man who died after being found injured in Aberdeen have said they are 'devastated', as police say the death is now being treated as suspicious. Austin Ironside was discovered seriously injured on Skene Street around 3pm on Sunday. The 25-year-old man was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where he died on Tuesday. In a statement released through Police Scotland, his family described him as '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 and would like privacy at this terrible time.' Police Scotland has confirmed the death is now being treated as suspicious following a post-mortem examination. A Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) has been set up, which allows members of the public to send information directly to the police. Detective chief inspector Carron McKellar said: 'Our thoughts remain with Austin's family and friends as they come to terms with their tragic loss. 'Extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances remain ongoing, and I would like to reassure the local community that everything is being done to trace who is responsible. 'We will have a continued police presence in the area, and I would like to thank the local community for their cooperation. We continue to appeal to anyone with any information which may assist our efforts to please come forward. 'Anyone with information can contact police on 101, quoting incident 1991 of Sunday, August 3, 2025. Alternatively, information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Death of man found on Aberdeen street treated as suspicious
The death of 25-year-old man who was found injured on a street in Aberdeen is being treated as suspicious, police have Ironside was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after emergency services were called to Skene Street on Scotland said he died on Ironside's family 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."Det Ch Insp Carron McKellar confirmed detectives were treating Mr Ironside's death as suspicious following a post-mortem examination. She said: "Our thoughts remain with Austin's family and friends as they come to terms with their tragic loss."Extensive inquiries to establish the full circumstances remain ongoing and I would like to reassure the local community that everything is being done to trace who is responsible."We will have a continued police presence in the area and I would like to thank the local community for their cooperation."We continue to appeal for anyone with any information which may assist our efforts to please come forward."
