A suspect has been arrested in connection with the mystery death of an Aberdeenshire man.
The death of Robert Parks, in Oldmeldrum, in 2014 was initially treated as non suspicious until new information came to light.
The 59-year-old was found seriously injured inside an address on May 3, 2014, and died in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary later that day.
His death was initially thought to be non-suspicious, but after receiving new information officers from Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team launched an investigation.
And today officers confirmed a 43-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of Mr Parks.
The man was released pending further investigation and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.
Police issued a statement from the the family and partner of Mr Parks which said: “We remain completely devastated by the loss of Robert in 2014 and respectfully ask for privacy at this time while we come to terms with the developments in the investigation.”
Detective Inspector Gary Winter said: “My thoughts are with Robert’s partner, family and friends as they come to terms with this news and we continue to support them with specialist officers.
“We are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Robert's death.
“If you have any information please contact Police Scotland on 101 - quoting incident number 515 of 26 January 2021, or email to SCDHOLMESAberdeen@scotland.pnn.police.uk.”
