A man has appeared in court on a murder charge following an alleged attack at a home in Aberdeenshire.

Malcolm Wright, 56, was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with serious injuries following an incident in Peterhead on the January 20.

He died in hospital on Wednesday last week.

Gary Crossan, 30, previously appeared at Peterhead Sheriff Court charged with assault and attempted murder.

He made no plea and was remanded in custody.