Man appears in court after death of Ellon dad

Steven Leask made no plea at Aberdeen Sheriff Court

Leask has been remanded in custody
Author: Kieran BrandPublished 14th Oct 2024

A man has been appearing in court following the death of a dad in Ellon.

Steven Leask made no plea at Aberdeen Sheriff Court after 36-year-old Martin Forgie was found in a home in Gordon Place last Wednesday evening.

The 44-year-old has been remanded in custody and will reappear in court within eight days.

After his death, Mr Forgie's family said: "Martin was a much-loved son, brother, father, nephew, grandson and uncle.

"He will be greatly missed."

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