Man, 32, to appear in court following alleged Soul Bar attack in Aberdeen city centre

A 32-year-old man has been charged in connection to an alleged assault in Soul Bar in Aberdeen city centre.

Police were called to the Union Street bar in the early hours of Saturday, March 18 following reports of an assault.

CCTV footage seen by the Press & Journal shows the bar was busy with customers at the time.

Following the incident, the man initially appeared motionless on the ground near the bar while people attempted to help him.

Officers arrived at the scene and found a 49-year-old man injured.

He was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment. The extent of his injuries is unknown.

Police launched an investigation into the incident and have now confirmed a man is due to appear in Aberdeen Sheriff Court next month in connection to it.

A police spokeswoman said: “Around 12.15am on Saturday, March 18, police were called to a report of an assault in a bar in Union Street, Aberdeen.

“Officers attended and a 49-year-old man was taken to hospital.

“A 32-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. He’s due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Tuesday, April 18.”