Man, 21, critical in hospital after Inverness assault

A police car is parked in a street in Merkinch in Inverness. A piece of police tape is stretched across the street and over the front of the car. The street is lined by brown walled buildings and up the street is a railway bridge.

The assault happened in Telford Street in the Merkinch area of Inverness

A 21-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after a serious assault in Inverness.

Emergency services were called to Telford Street in the city's Merkinch area at about 23:35 on Sunday.

Police Scotland said officers remained in the area and inquiries were ongoing.

A force spokesperson added: "Anyone with any concerns, or information, can approach these officers."

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