Tribute to "one of a kind" Aberdeen dad of seven who died after alleged street attack

The family of the man who died in hospital after a suspected assault in Aberdeen city centre have called him a "loving and amazing father, husband, grandad, brother and uncle."

50-year-old Steven Johnson was allegedly attacked on Carmelite Lane on Sunday 12th March.

A statement from his relatives reads:

"He had so much to live for and so many more memories to make with us all. one-of-a-kind and our hearts are broken, there are no words. He’s been taken from his five sons, two daughters and four grandchildren and our lives will never be the same again.

“All his family would like to thank everyone for their support, kind words and comments. We’d appreciate being left to grieve and try to come to terms with this nightmare.”

45-year-old Derek Pearson has appeared in court in connection with the incident on Carmelite Lane.

Detective Inspector Jamie Sherlock said: "Our investigation has established there were a number of people in the area at the time of the incident and I continue to urge anyone who has any information, but hasn’t yet spoken to police, to please call us on 101, quoting incident number 3471 of 12 March, 2023. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be given anonymously.”

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