Police and forensic at a house at Peter Buchan Drive in Peterhead
An investigation has been launched after a man was found with serious unexplained injuries in Peterhead.
Officers say he was found in Peter Buchan Drive, and that he was seen there and in the surrounding streets late on Wednesday through until around 2am yesterday morning.
Police and the Scottish Ambulance Service were contacted at around 4:30pm following concern for the man’s wellbeing.
The 56-year-old was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and is being treated for serious injuries.
Detective Inspector Stewart Drummond said: “We are making enquiries into how this man came to be injured during the early hours of Thursday morning. We know he has been in the Peter Buchan Drive and possibly surrounding streets during the late evening on Wednesday and early morning of Thursday and would ask anyone who was in these areas to come forward.
“The injured man is described as white, 6’1”, has blue eyes and is of slim build. He speaks with an English accent and has cropped grey hair and was unshaven.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you wish to remain anonymous.”
Police probe launched after man found with serious unexplained injuries in north-east town
