A man has been taken to hospital after being found injured in an Aberdeen Street.

The 44-year-old man was discovered on Golf Road shortly after 6am on Wednesday.

He has been taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and police are trying to find out how he came by his injuries.

A 42-year-old man is currently in custody in connection with the incident and police are appealing for any witnesses.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact police on 101.