NHSA man has been charged with attempted murder following a serious assault that left two people in hospital in Orkney.
The incident happened at around 9.40pm on Tuesday, October 15 outside a premises on Burnmouth Road in Kirkwall.
A 38-year-old man was taken to Balfour Hospital in Kirkwall and later moved to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee where his condition was described as critical.
A 39-year-old woman was also taken to Balfour Hospital for treatment.
Oscar Mayo appeared in court on Friday charged with assault to severe injury, permanent impairment, danger to life, and attempted murder.
The 22-year-old, from Kirkwall, was also charged with assault to injury and danger to life as well as threatening or abusive behaviour.
Mayo made no plea during his appearance and was remanded in custody.
He is expected to make another appearance within the next eight days.
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