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18.03.2023 - 13:45 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A fundraiser has been launched to support the family of a dad-of-seven who died after an alleged street attack in Aberdeen.
Steven Johnson, 50, was rushed to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary following an alleged assault on Carmelite Lane, near Union Square, on Sunday, March 12. Tragically, Steven, who was also a grandad-of-four, died two days later on Tuesday, March 14.
Officers investigating the incident confirmed a 45-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection. Enquiries remain ongoing.
A fundraiser has since been set up in memory of the father and to help his family with the unexpected costs of a funeral. A statement on the GoFundMe page reads: "I wanted to set up this page to help ensure Steven gets the best send off he deserves and to help support his seven children and four young grandchildren, who have all been affected by this loss.
"The whole family are understandably absolutely destroyed. They will always cherish the memories they have made. It’s something nobody ever expects to happen to them."
In just 18 hours, it has raised over £900. Devastated friends hailed Steven as donations flooded in. Brandon Connon commented: "Hopefully you can give him the best send off top bloke!"
Adrian Milne said: "Here he is, an absolute top bloke. Will be sorely missed by all that had the pleasure to know him. Can't still get this in my head you'll never hit that Massive Double. Rest easy my friend." Natalie North wrote: "I’m utterly devastated and heartbroken."
Yesterday, Steven's said they were living through a "nightmare" as they released a heartbreaking tribute to the "loving father, husband, grandad, brother and uncle".
The statement, released through Police Scotland, reads: “Steven was a loving and amazing father, husband,
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