Man arrested after death of 24-year-old found seriously injured 

The 24-year-old was pronounced dead in hospital following the incident in Aberdeen in the early hours of Thursday morning.

A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a 24-year-old found seriously injured in Aberdeen.

Officers were called around 12.35am on Thursday to a report of a man found seriously injured in the Pennan Road area.

Emergency services attended and a 24-year-old man was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death.

Man found seriously injured in the Pennan Road area, AberdeenSTV News

Enquiries remain ongoing and officers remain in the area.

Detective Inspector James Callander from the Major Investigation Team said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died at what is an extremely difficult time.

“Officers are offering support and keeping them updated with the progress of our investigation.

“Additional officers remain in the area and anyone with concerns can approach these officers.”

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