Police received reports of concern for a person at around 8.45pm on Monday.
ByDavid Mackay and Chris Cromar
A police cordon was erected at the end of South Crown Street. Image: Chris Cromar/DC Thomson
A 22-year-old man has been found dead in a wooded area of Aberdeen.
Police responded to reports of concern for a person at around 8.45pm on Monday, near South Crown Street.
Three streets, including Bank Street and Marine Street, were cordoned off as emergency services dealt with the incident.
One fire engine and an ambulance also attended.
At least four police vehicles were seen in the area at the time.
A 22-year-old man was found dead at the scene.
Police said his next of kin have been informed and they are not treating the death as suspicious.
A police spokeswoman said: “Around 8.45 pm on Monday, July 10, we were called to reports of concern for a 22-year-old man at a wooded area off South Crown Street, Aberdeen.
“Emergency services attended, but the man had died. His next of kin have been informed.
“There are no apparent suspicious circumstances, and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.”
