News / Scottish News Man dies in hospital after ‘assault’ By Press Association March 15, 2023, 12:48 pm The incident occurred in Aberdeen on Sunday (PA) Get a weekly round-up of stories from The Sunday Post: Thank you for signing up to our Sunday Post newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up A man has died in hospital two days after he was allegedly assaulted. The 50-year-old died in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Tuesday evening, following an incident in the city’s Carmelite Lane on Sunday. His family have been made aware. Police Scotland said a man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident, with inquiries ongoing. Derek Pearson, 45, was charged with assault and assault to danger of life when he appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court earlier on Tuesday. He did not enter a plea and was committed for further examination. Enjoy the convenience of having The Sunday Post delivered as a digital ePaper straight to your smartphone, tablet or computer. Subscribe for only £5.49 a month and enjoy all the benefits of the printed paper as a digital replica. Subscribe More from The Sunday Post Man charged with attempted murder after two set alight in street Video shows US hospital patient pinned to floor before his death Counter-terrorism police involved after man set alight on way home from mosque Man appears in court charged over fatal dog attack on pensioner
