Death of man found on street treated as suspicious

Austin Ironside died in hospital after being found seriously injured in a street in Aberdeen

The death of 25-year-old man who was found injured on a street in Aberdeen is being treated as suspicious, police have said.

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

Police Scotland said he died on Tuesday.

Mr Ironside's family 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."

Det Ch Insp Carron McKellar confirmed detectives were treating Mr Ironside's death as suspicious following a post-mortem examination.

Police found Mr Ironside after being called to Skene Street on Sunday afternoon

She said: "Our thoughts remain with Austin's family and friends as they come to terms with their tragic loss.

"Extensive inquiries to establish the full circumstances remain ongoing and I would like to reassure the local community that everything is being done to trace who is responsible.

"We will have a continued police presence in the area and I would like to thank the local community for their cooperation.

"We continue to appeal for anyone with any information which may assist our efforts to please come forward."