Aberdeen man fighting for life after early hours incident
The 49-year-old had been seen in Mastrick on an e-scooter but the machine is missing
A man is fighting for life after being found with serious head injuries in an area of Aberdeen.
At around 3.40am on Friday, the 49-year-old man was found injured on Strathmore Drive in Mastrick.
He was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary via ambulance, where medical staff described his condition as critical, Police Scotland said.
The man was riding an e-scooter shortly before he was found injured, and police remain in the area while inquiries are ongoing.
His e-scooter has not yet been traced.
Detective inspector Andrew Wilson said: "From our investigation so far, we know that the man left an address on Cairnwell Place around midnight and was riding an e-scooter in the Strathmore Drive/Gadie Crescent area.
"Around 30 minutes later, he was seen walking with his e-scooter from Gadie Crescent onto Strathmore Drive where he appeared to be injured. He was later traced in Strathmore Drive and and taken to hospital. His e-scooter has not been found.
"Detectives have been carrying out door-to-door inquiries, checking CCTV, doorbell and dash-cam footage to establish exactly how the man came about his injuries.
"We'd urge anyone who may have seen the man or know what happened to him to come forward. He is described as white, wearing a blue (puffer-style) jacket, blue jeans and black trainers. Police remain in the area."
Anyone with information has been asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 0337 of Friday May 9 2025.
Alternatively, details can be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.