Man arrested over death released from custody

Austin Ironside died in hospital

A man arrested following the death of 25-year-old man who was found injured on a street in Aberdeen has been released.

Austin Ironside was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after emergency services were called to Skene Street last Sunday.

He died last Tuesday.

Police Scotland said a 46-year-old man who had been arrested in connection with the death had been released "pending further inquiries".

Police were called to Skene Street

"Extensive inquiries remain ongoing and officers are following a positive line of inquiry," a statement said.

Mr Ironside's family earlier 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."