Police lockdown Aberdeen flats after early morning attack

A man has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a disturbance in Aberdeen.

Police were called out to Menzies Road in Torry at around 2am and a cordon was put around the area.

A police spokeswoman said it was “an isolated incident” which is being investigated.

PC Kevin Souter, from the Aberdeen Divisional Alcohol and Violence Unit, said: “We would like to thank the local community for their patience while this incident was dealt with.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to stress that this was a contained and isolated incident, and that at no point was there any threat posed to any other members of the public.

“Anyone with information should contact Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 if you would prefer to remain anonymous.”