A man is fighting for his life, and a woman has been taken to hospital following a disturbance in Orkney.
Officers responded to reports of a disturbance outside a premises on Burnmouth Road, Kirkwall around 10.40pm on Tuesday.
A 38-year-old man was taken to Balfour Hospital in Kirkwall and later moved to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee where his condition is described as critical.
A 39-year-old woman was also taken to Balfour Hospital for treatment.
The force said enquiries into the incident are ongoing.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of a disturbance outside a premises on Burnmouth Road, Kirkwall around 10.40pm on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
“A 38-year-old man was taken to Balfour Hospital in Kirkwall and later conveyed to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee where he remains in critical condition.
“A 39-year-old woman was also taken to Balfour Hospital for treatment.
“Enquires are ongoing.”
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