Second man charged with murder of 25-year-old in Aberdeen

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Austin Ironside, 25, died in hospital in Aberdeen

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A second man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a 25-year-old in Aberdeen.

Austin Ironside was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after emergency services were called to Skene Street on 3 August. He died two days later.

Shaun Lerche, 34, appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court where he was charged with murder and robbery.

He made no plea and was remanded in custody.

On Thursday, Scott Adams, 46, had also appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court where he was charged with murder and robbery. He made no plea and was remanded in custody.

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Police were called to Skene Street on Sunday 3 August

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