A man was charged by police last night in connection with a “suspicious” death at an Aberdeen high-rise.
Police were called to Tillydrone’s Donside Court at about 2am yesterday following reports a man had been seriously injured.
He was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, but he could not be saved.
Officers confirmed yesterday that they were treating the death as “suspicious” and that they had arrested another man.
Throughout much of yesterday, the 15th floor of the block of flats was sealed off and forensic officers could be seen going in and out of a property.
The death comes two years after the brutal murders of Tracy Gabriel and Keith Taylor within a flat in the same block.
Hugh Gallagher stabbed the pair in a frenzied attack before falling from the balcony to his own death in front of police officers who had been called to the scene.
Yesterday, residents of Donside Court said they were shocked to waken up to the police activity outside.
Ziemowit Mierzwinski said: “It is usually very quiet in the building. We keep to ourselves so I was sleeping when it happened.”
Another resident, who didn’t want to be named, said: “I’ve only lived here a year so I don’t know that many people here but it’s still horrible to hear something like this has happened in your building.”
Last night, community representatives said their thoughts were with the dead man’s loved ones and urged anyone with information to contact the police.
Councillor Ross Grant said: “It is deeply shocking to be informed of this serious incident and my sincerest condolences are with the loved ones of the victim who has sadly died in this incident.”
Fellow Tillydrone councillor Alex McLellan added: “My thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time. I would encourage anyone who has any information to contact Police Scotland to assist.”
Detective Inspector Gary Winter, of the major investigation team, said: “Formal identification of the man who has sadly died is still to take place.
“Inquiries are ongoing and will continue in the area over the coming days.
“If anyone has information they believe may assist police they are urged to contact officers on 101.”
