Police cordon on Skene Street.Credit: Newsline

A SUSPECT has been charged in relation to an alleged murder attempt.

Police launched an investigation after a 42-year-old man was found injured near Aberdeen city center.

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Main Entrance, NHS Grampion, Aberdeen, Scotland, UKThe alleged victim was transported to Aberdeen Royal InfirmaryCredit: Alamy

Officers arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with the incident last month.

The victim was discovered after 10:30 AM on Skene Street in the Granite City.

An ambulance and a rapid response vehicle were dispatched, and the man was taken to the hospital.

A cordon was established, and part of the pavement in the busy area was closed off.

Uniformed officers were seen standing outside a building on the street.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland stated: “A man has been charged in connection with an attempted murder in Aberdeen.

“At approximately 10:40 AM on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, officers responded to a report of a 42-year-old man found seriously injured in the Skene Street area.

“Emergency services arrived, and he was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment.

“A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

Meanwhile, police in Dundee initiated a murder investigation after a grandmother was found deceased in the city.

Lili Stojanova, 54, was discovered unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene shortly thereafter.

In a statement, her family expressed: “We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Lili, a treasured mother, grandmother, daughter, and a woman of exceptional talent.

“Her loss is a tragedy, and it is something our family is struggling to understand.

A 42-year-old man was arrested in connection with this incident on Saturday, December 6, and he appeared in court last week.

Police responding to an incident in Aberdeen city.Police initiated an investigation on Skene Street, AberdeenCredit: Newsline

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the incident in Aberdeen about?

The incident involved a 42-year-old man who was found seriously injured, leading to a police investigation and the arrest of a 34-year-old suspect for attempted murder.

What is known about the victim?

The victim is a 42-year-old man who was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment after being found injured on Skene Street.

Was anyone else involved in a similar incident?

Yes, police in Dundee are investigating a separate murder case involving a 54-year-old woman named Lili Stojanova, who was found deceased.