Woman charged with murder after man's death in Aberdeen

Police have named the dead man as 49-year-old Neil Jolly

A woman has appeared in court charged with murder following the death of a man at a block of flats in Aberdeen.

Police found 49-year-old Neil Jolly's body within a property in Marischal Court, in the Castlegate area, at about 01:20 on Monday.

Elizabeth Sweeney, 35, of Aberdeen, later appeared at the city's sheriff court. She made no plea and was remanded in custody.

A Police Scotland spokesman said investigations were ongoing.

Det Insp 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."

Mr Jolly's body was found in Aberdeen's Marischal Court