A TEENAGER has appeared in court charged with the murder of a Cumbrian man in Aberdeenshire.

Michael Jenkins, 24, from Workington, was pronounced dead in Fraserburgh’s Watermill Road on Sunday, after police were called to reports of a disturbance at around 6pm.

On Wednesday Alfie Whelan, 19, appeared before Peterhead Sheriff Court accused of his murder.

He made no plea and was remanded in custody.

Whelan also faces two other charges, one under the Misuse of Drugs Act, and one under the Sexual Offences Scotland Act.

Mr Jenkins was in the town for work when he died on Sunday, Police Scotland said.

In a moving tribute to Michael earlier this week, a family member said: "There is a whole town in mourning, and the saddest part of all is you probably didn’t realise how loved you were.

“You’ll be missed by so many, a son, a brother, an uncle, a soul mate, a friend, a grandson, and a friendly smile even to those that didn’t know him.

“Life wasn’t always kind to you Mike, but you showed the world a lot of kindness, fly high my brother, sleep peacefully, don’t forget to leave the light on for me on the other side...

“We all love you.”