Two men have been arrested and two women are in the hospital with serious injuries following an incident at an Elgin property.
Police were called to a residential property on Manbeen Place at around 11.50am on Monday, April 21 following concerns for a person.
Upon arrival, two women, aged 39 and 33, were found to have sustained serious injuries.
The pair were assessed by paramedics before being taken to the hospital for further treatment.
A 38-year-old man and a 17-year-old male were arrested in connection with the incident.
The teenager has been charged and will appear at Elgin Sheriff Court on Wednesday, April 23.
Police were stationed outside the Elgin property on Monday as enquiries into the incident got underway.
Pictures taken at the scene show an officer standing in the doorway of the property as a patrol car is parked nearby.
The front garden had several pieces of debris in it, including bins, bikes and rubbish bags.
Police investigate Elgin incident
Police have confirmed inquiries into the incident are at an early stage.
However, it is not believed there is any threat to the wider public.
Anyone with concerns is being asked to contact the police.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 11.50am on Monday, April 21, we were called to a report of concern for person at a property in the Manbeen Place area of Elgin.
“Emergency services attended, including specially trained officers, and two women, aged 39 and 33, were taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries.
“A 38-year-old man and a 17-year-old male youth, were arrested in connection.
“The 17-year-old has been charged and is expected to appear at Elgin Sheriff Court on Wednesday, 23 April. Further enquiries are ongoing.”
“There is not believed to be any threat to the wider public however officers remain in the area and anyone with any concerns or information can approach them, or call 101 quoting incident 1238 of Monday, April 21.”