Man found dead in high rise named as woman in court charged with murder

Police were called to the scene in Marischal Court, Aberdeen, at around 1.20am on Monday.

Man found dead in Aberdeen high rise named as woman in court charged with murderPolice Scotland

A man who was found dead in an Aberdeen high rise has been named as a woman appeared in court charged with murder.

Neil Jolly was pronounced dead after officers were called to a flat in Marischal Court at around 1.20am on Monday.

Police said their thoughts were with the 49-year-old’s family and friends.

The investigation into his death was ongoing, they said.

A 35-year-old woman was arrested following the incident.

Elizabeth Sweeney, of Aberdeen, appeared at the city’s sheriff court on Tuesday charged with murder.

She made no plea and was remanded in custody.

Detective Inspector William Murdoch said: “Our thoughts are very much with Neil’s family and friends, as well as everyone else affected by his death.

“We are providing his family with support at this difficult time.

“Our investigation into this incident remains ongoing.”

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