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Man’s body found in Aberdeen high rise flat as person arrested

Officers were called to Marischal Court at around 1.20am.

Police spotted at Aberdeen high rise Marischal Court. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Police spotted at Aberdeen high rise Marischal Court. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

A person has been arrested following the discovery of a body in a high rise flat in Aberdeen city centre.

Police were called to Marischal Court at around 1:20am this morning, where a man was pronounced dead.

Officers remain at the scene and can be seen working on the first floor of the multi-storey.

The building has not been cordoned off.

Officers were seen carrying equipment into the high rise. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Residents were not allowed to leave their homes during the night, however, they have since been allowed to leave.

Police refused to confirm the gender of the arrested person.

Police have been spotted coming in and out of Marischal Court. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

A police spokesperson said: “Around 1.20am on Monday, June 26, 2023, we received a report of the body of a man found within a property in Marischal Court, Aberdeen.

“Officers attended and a man was pronounced dead at the scene.

“The circumstances around the death are being investigated.”

Marischal Court, Aberdeen. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson