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Body find prompts major inquiry | Body find prompts major inquiry |
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Grampian Police have launched a major investigation after the body of a man was found in a house in Aberdeen. | Grampian Police have launched a major investigation after the body of a man was found in a house in Aberdeen. |
Officers discovered the remains at the property in Kettlehills Crescent in the Northfield area of the city on Wednesday afternoon. | Officers discovered the remains at the property in Kettlehills Crescent in the Northfield area of the city on Wednesday afternoon. |
About 50 officers are investigating the death and have been carrying out house-to-house inquiries. | About 50 officers are investigating the death and have been carrying out house-to-house inquiries. |
Det Spt Alan Smith, the senior investigating officer, confirmed the death was being treated as suspicious. | Det Spt Alan Smith, the senior investigating officer, confirmed the death was being treated as suspicious. |
'Forensic examination' | |
It is believed the man was in his 50s and it is thought he may have been dead for some time before his body was discovered. | |
Set Spt Smith said: "Police were contacted regarding concern for the welfare of a resident. | |
"Officers who went to the house gained access and discovered the body of a male. Efforts are being made to establish the identity of the man so that his family can be informed." | "Officers who went to the house gained access and discovered the body of a male. Efforts are being made to establish the identity of the man so that his family can be informed." |
He added: "A major investigation is underway and is at its very early stages. The house is being treated as a crime scene and is subject to a full forensic examination." | He added: "A major investigation is underway and is at its very early stages. The house is being treated as a crime scene and is subject to a full forensic examination." |
Grampian Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them on 0845 600 5700 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. | Grampian Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them on 0845 600 5700 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. |
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