Man's body found in Aberdeen park

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A man's body has been found at an Aberdeen park.

Police were called to the city's Victoria Park on Saturday morning.

Officers and the ambulance service went to the park but the man was found dead at the scene.

Police Scotland said the death is being treated as "unexplained".

The area was condoned off following the discovery to allow investigatory work to take place.

A force spokeswoman said: "We can confirm the body of a man has been found at Victoria Park in Aberdeen.

"We received a call at 8.40am on Saturday reporting a person lying in the park.

"Ambulance and police both attended but the man was found to be deceased.

"Inquiries are ongoing at the scene."

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