Appeal launched after man taken to hospital following assault

Police were called to High Street in Oban on Friday night following reports of an assault.

Appeal launched by Police Scotland after man taken to hospital following Oban High Street assault iStock

Police are appealing for information after a man was taken to hospital following an assault in Oban.

The incident took place on Friday at around 9pm in the town’s High Street.

Emergency services attended and a 57-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment.

Officers are seeking a man aged around 30, who exited a white vehicle at the time the assault took place.

Detective constable Nicola Neeson of Clydebank CID said : “We are asking anyone who was in the High Street area around the time of the incident to contact police.

“We would also like to speak to anyone who has dash-cam footage to contact us as soon as possible, you may have captured something that could assist our investigation.

“If you can help, please contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3612 of March 25, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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