STV NewsThe First Minister has urged members of the public not to engage in “unhelpful speculation” online after a woman was stabbed in Stirling.
The incident occurred in the city shortly after 8.20pm on Saturday evening.
A 21-year-old woman was taken to Forth Valley Royal Hospital for treatment to a stab wound, which is said to be non-life threatening.
Police Scotland confirmed on Sunday that a 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently in police custody.
He is described as white and local to the Stirling area.
Following speculation posted on social media about the incident, John Swinney took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to urge members of the public to “refrain from unhelpful speculation”.
He said: “This is a serious incident and my thoughts are with the victim.
“This is an isolated incident and I have been advised there is no wider threat to the public.
“I would encourage everyone to refrain from unhelpful speculation on social media.”
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