A teenager has been charged following an alleged serious assault in Buckie.
The incident, which is still being investigated by police, resulted in a 54-year-old man being taken to Dr Gray’s Hospital for treatment.
Police were called to the scene, near the harbour, at about 2.20pm on Monday afternoon.
Officers cordoned off the street between USA Nails & Spa and the Co-op.
Now, a 16-year-old male has been arrested and charged in connection with the assault. He is due to appear at Elgin Sherriff court today.
Police investigating assault in Buckie
An eyewitness told The Press and Journal that “a pool of blood” could be seen on the ground outside the nail bar.
They said: “Someone had attempted to wash out the blood, but it was still visible.”
The eyewitness added that there was a strong police presence in the harbour area.
“Officers were making inquiries in the harbour at around 5pm,” they said.
Sergeant Kenneth MacConnachie, from Buckie Police Station, said: “There was no wider threat to the public.
“If anyone witnessed the incident, we would like you to contact us on 101, quoting 1817 of April 1.”
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