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Body of man found in Aberdeen park

A man's body has been found at an Aberdeen's Victoria Park.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Sep 2016, 11:43 BST
Updated 3rd Sep 2016, 13:14 BST
Police called to Victoria Park in Aberdeen after discovery of a body. Picture: John DevlinPolice called to Victoria Park in Aberdeen after discovery of a body. Picture: John Devlin
Police called to Victoria Park in Aberdeen after discovery of a body. Picture: John Devlin

Police were called to the scene this morning.

Officers and the ambulance service went to the park but the man was found dead at the scene.

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Police Scotland said the death is being treated as “unexplained”.

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The area was condoned off following the discovery to allow investigatory work to take place.

A force spokeswoman said: “We can confirm the body of a man has been found at Victoria Park in Aberdeen.

“We received a call at 8.40am on Saturday reporting a person lying in the park.

“Ambulance and police both attended but the man was found to be deceased.

“Inquiries are ongoing at the scene.

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