Death of 25-year-old man in Aberdeen treated as suspicious
Austin Ironside died at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after being found injured in Skene Street shortly after 3pm on Sunday August 3rd
The family of a 25-year-old man who died in Aberdeen last weekend say he was popular, and would do anything to help others, as police confirm they are treating his death as suspicious.
Austin Ironside died at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after being found injured in Skene Street shortly after 3pm on Sunday.
Following a post-mortem examination, Police Scotland now says it is believed his death us suspicious, and has set up a Major Incident Public Portal that allows members of the public to send information directly to the police.
Austin’s family has released the following statement:
"His infectious laugh brought light into the lives of everyone who knew him"
“Austin was popular, with friends across the city, and would do anything to help others. He was always smiling and his infectious laugh brought light into the lives of everyone who knew him. We are all devastated by what has happened and would like privacy at this terrible time.”
The investigation is being led by detectives from Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team.
Detective Chief Inspector Carron McKellar said: “Our thoughts remain with Austin’s family and friends as they come to terms with their tragic loss.
Increased police presence in the area
“Extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances remain ongoing and I would like to reassure the local community that everything is being done to trace who is responsible.
"We will have a continued police presence in the area and I would like to thank the local community for their co-operation. We continue to appeal for anyone with any information which may assist our efforts to please come forward.
“Anyone with information can contact police on 101, quoting incident 1991 of Sunday, 3 August, 2025. Alternatively, information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.”