Teen arrested in connection with death of man as police up patrols

Officers were alerted to the incident on Grange Road in Fort William at around 9.55pm on Thursday.

Teen arrested in connection with death of man in the HighlandsPolice Scotland

A teen has been arrested in connection with the death of a man in the Highlands.

Police were made aware of the death of a 25-year-old man following an incident on Grange Road in Fort William around 9.55pm on Thursday.

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death.

Additional patrols have been dispatched to the area following the incident as investigations continue.

The force said there is no wider threat to the community.

Detective inspector Calum Reid said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died at this difficult time and our officers will continue to support them as the investigation continues.

“I’m aware this incident will be of concern to the local community but I would like to reassure everyone that additional patrols are in the area as part of the ongoing investigation and there is no wider threat to the community.”

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