Man seen riding E-scooter fighting for life after being found with head injuries

A man who was seen riding an E-scooter is fighting for his life in hospital after being found with head injuries in Aberdeen.

Emergency services were contacted after a 49-year-old was found badly injured on Strathmore Drive at around 3.40am on Friday.

He was taken by ambulance to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where medical staff describe his condition as critical.

Police have said the man had left an address on Cairnwell Place around midnight and was riding an E-scooter in the Strathmore Drive and Gadie Crescent area.

He was later seen walking with the E-scooter where he appeared to be injured.

The man is described as White, wearing a blue puffer jacket, blue jeans & black trainers. Police are appealing for any witnesses in the area to come forward as they carry out enquiries.

Detective Inspector Andrew Wilson, Police Scotland, said: “From our investigation so far, we know that the man left an address on Cairnwell Place around midnight and was riding an E-scooter in the Strathmore Drive/Gadie Crescent area.

“Around 30 minutes later, he was seen walking with his E-scooter from Gadie Crescent onto Strathmore Drive where he appeared to be injured. He was later traced in Strathmore Drive and and taken to hospital.

“His E-scooter has not been found.

“Detectives have been carrying out door to door enquiries, checking CCTV, doorbell and dash-cam footage to establish exactly how the man came about his injuries.

“We’d urge anyone who may have seen the man or know what happened to him to come forward. He is described as White, wearing a blue puffer jacket, blue jeans & black trainers.

“Police remain in the area.

“If you have any information that may assist officers with their investigation, please call 101 and quote incident number 0337 of Friday, 9 May 225. Alternatively, details can be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”