A man who was found dead in Peterhead this week has been named as Andrew Ross from Aberdeen.
A major investigation was launched following the death the 52-year-old on Ives Road, in the Buchanhaven area of the town, on Sunday evening.
Two men, aged 21 and 27, have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
They are due to appear at Peterhead Sherriff Court on Wednesday.
A third man was arrested on Monday but has since been released without charge.
Family have asked for privacy
Police swooped on Ives Road at about 9.20pm on Sunday after the victim’s body was found.
Neighbours said it was “like a scene from the TV” when emergency services descended upon the street – after reports of a body lying in the road.
A police spokeswoman said: “Two men, aged 21 and 27, have been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a man in Peterhead.
“The man has been identified as Andrew Ross, 52, from Aberdeen.
“The incident was reported on Ives Road in the town around 9pm on Sunday, February 5.
“The two men who have been charged are expected to appear at Peterhead Sheriff Court on Wednesday. A third man has been released without charge.”
Mr Ross’s family released a statement through police and have asked for privacy at this time.
They said: “The family are coming to terms with their loss and respect privacy at this difficult time.”
Incident on Ives Road
On Monday, police tents were erected on the street, with officers standing guard.
Forensic officers, wearing white suits, hair coverings and booties, could be seen examining the scene throughout the day – focusing on the road and a pathway to industrial land behind a line of houses.
The street was cordoned off – with local residents having to sign in and out to access their homes.
People in neighbouring homes in Peterhead said police made door-to-door inquiries since Sunday night as they tried to piece together what happened.
Neighbours living nearby said on Monday they had not heard anything despite the large number of emergency services in the area.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) was called at the same time to assist police in dealing with an incident.
A spokeswoman for the fire service said: “We were called at 9.31pm to assist with a police incident.”
She was unable to say what the team had been required to do.
A local resident said there was a huge police presence in the area. They said: “I have never seen anything like it in my life – it was like watching TV.”
A woman added: “I never actually saw anything, but I did hear one siren but not a lot. ”
She continued: “I took the dog out and was surprised to see all the blue lights.
“I knew it must have been further down the road. It’s a shame. I was really surprised at the amount of police present.”
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