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Police appeal after man found with serious head injuries

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Police are attending the scene in Aberdeen's Mastrick

Police in Aberdeen are appealing for witnesses after a man was found with serious head injuries in the city's Mastrick area.

The 49-year-old was found badly injured on Strathmore Drive at about 03:40 on Friday morning.

He was taken by ambulance to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where medical staff describe his condition as critical.

The man had earlier been seen using an E-scooter which was missing when he was discovered.

Det Insp Andrew Wilson, of Police Scotland, said the man left an address on Cairnwell Place at about midnight and was riding an E-scooter in the Strathmore Drive and 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 said.

"He was later traced in Strathmore Drive and taken to hospital. His E-scooter has not been found.

"Detectives have been carrying out door to door inquiries, checking CCTV, doorbell and dashcam 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 jacket, blue jeans & black trainers."