Man appears in court after death of 'much-loved' dad at property 

Steven Leask from Ellon appeared in court in connection with the death of Martin Forgie.

Man appears in court after death of ‘much-loved’ dad at property in EllonPolice Scotland

A man has appeared in court following the death of a man at a property in Aberdeenshire.

Martin Forgie, 36, was found within a property on Gordon Place in Ellon around 8.35pm on October 9.

Steven Leask from Ellon appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court charged with assault to severe injury and the danger of life on Monday.

The 44-year-old made no plea and was remanded in custody pending further enquiries.

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

In a statement released through Police Scotland, Mr Forgie’s family said: “Martin was a much-loved son, brother, father, nephew, grandson and uncle.

“He will be greatly missed.”

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