Austin Ironside: Tributes to 'always smiling' 25-year-old - as suspect appears in court charged with murder and robbery
Austin Ironside, 25, died in hospital earlier this month days after being found injured in the city's Skene Street.
Thursday 14 August 2025 22:06, UK
A suspect has appeared in court charged with murder and robbery following the death of a young man in Aberdeen.
Another man has also been arrested and charged in connection with the death, Police Scotland said on Thursday.
Austin Ironside, 25, was found injured in the city's Skene Street at about 3.10pm on Sunday 3 August.
He was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where he died two days later.
Police Scotland arrested and charged Scott Adams, 46, in connection with the "suspicious" death. He appeared before Aberdeen Sheriff Court where he made no plea to the charge of murder and robbery.
The suspect, from Aberdeen, was remanded in custody and is due back in the dock within the next eight days.
A 34-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with Mr Ironside's death on Thursday and is due to appear at the same court on Friday.
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Following Mr Ironside's death, his family said: "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."
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The probe continues and is being led by detectives from Police Scotland's Major Investigation Team.
A force spokesperson said enquiries remain ongoing.