The incident happed at around 10pm on Sunday. Picture by JasperImage.
A 25-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a pensioner was seriously hurt in Forres.
Police were alerted to reports of an assault in the town’s Oystercatcher Close area at around 10pm on Sunday.
The incident involved an 84-year-old woman.
She had suffered serious injuries and was taken to Raigmore Hospital for treatment. Her condition is currently unknown.
Police have confirmed a 25-year-old man was later arrested in connection to the alleged assault and has now been charged with attempted murder.
He is due to appear in Aberdeen Sheriff Court tomorrow.
A police spokeswoman said: “Around 10pm on Sunday, August 28, police were called to the Oystercatcher Close area of Forres, following the report of an 84-year-old woman being assaulted.
“The woman was taken to Raigmore Hospital, where she remains with serious injuries.
“A 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an attempted murder and is expected to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Tuesday, August 30.”
