A painter has died two weeks after falling while working in a new hotel room.

The incident happened at the Hilton at the new £333m Event Complex in Aberdeen.

STV News understands Kevin Stewart, of Ellon in Aberdeenshire, was preparing to paint before falling from a ladder on Tuesday, September 4.

The 51-year-old later died in hospital.

Detective inspector Allen Shaw said: "Our enquiries are continuing, with officers working alongside the Health and Safety Executive.

"Our thoughts are with the family of this man at this very sad time."

A Robertson's spokeswoman, the firm responsible for undertaking the work, said: "We are devastated by the news that Kevin Stewart, a contractor who was working at the new AECC site, has passed away over the weekend.

"Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this very difficult time.

"The Health and Safety of all our employees and contractors remains our top priority, and we are committed to supporting the ongoing police and Health and Safety Executive investigation into the incident.

"Employees on the AECC site who feel affected by this tragic incident have been offered the use of a free counselling service, which is open to all employees."

A HSE spokeswoman added: "We have been informed by the police that the injuries have tragically turned fatal. Police Scotland will now have primacy for the investigation with HSE supporting.

"Our thoughts are with the man's family."