A woman was airlifted to hospital on Sunday following reports of an early-morning assault in Turriff.
Police taped off an area of Sunnyhill Place following the alleged attack at 3.40am.
A 27-year-old woman was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary by the Scottish Ambulance Service.
A man, 28, was arrested and charged. He will appear in court at a later date.
Police remained at the scene early on Sunday evening.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 3.40am on Sunday, officers were called to the Sunnyhill Place area of Turriff following reports of an assault.
“Emergency services attended and a 27-year-old woman was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary by air ambulance.
“A 28-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident. He will appear at court at a later date.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”
The Scottish Ambulance Service has been approached for comment.
Man charged as police tape off Turriff estate following reports of assault