An Aberdeen man is facing an attempted murder charge after a woman sustained serious injuries in what is understood to have been a fall from a window.
Police were called to a property on Gardner Road in Aberdeen on Wednesday night to a report of a woman injured.
A 44-year-old woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries which are believed to be life-altering.
Now, Gavin Reid has appeared in private at Aberdeen Sheriff Court in connection with the matter.
The 37-year-old, of Aberdeen, faces a charge of assault to severe injury, permanent disfigurement, permanent impairment, danger of life and attempted murder.
Woman taken to hospital after falling from window
He is also accused of behaving in a threatening or abusive manner.
Reid made no plea or declaration during the behind-closed-doors hearing.
He was remanded in custody while the case against him was committed for further examination.
The case is expected to call again within the next week.
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “We were called around 10.45pm on Wednesday, October 11, to a report of a woman injured in the Gardner Road area of Aberdeen.
“Emergency services attended and the 44-year-old woman was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary by ambulance with serious injuries.
“A 37-year old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident.”
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