A 50-year-old man has been arrested after a male was found injured in Portlethen.
The 27-year-old man was discovered in Newlands Drive in the Hillside area at about 3.45pm yesterday.
He was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment, and has since been released.
A police spokesman said: “He received treatment for injuries at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and has since been discharged from hospital.
“A 50-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.”