A man has been arrested after allegedly posing as a member of staff at a hospital.
Police Scotland were made aware of the incident at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Friday.
The force said a 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of a man falsely claiming to be a member of staff at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary around 4.40am on Friday January 26.
“A 20-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
“He has been released on an undertaking to appear in court at a later date.”
It is understood the man did not have any contact with patients.
An NHS Grampian spokesperson said: “We can confirm an individual was arrested at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Friday January 26.
“We are assisting Police Scotland with their investigations.”
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