A man has died in hospital after he was seriously injured at a workplace in Orkney.
The incident happened at a premises in Finstown on the mainland on Friday evening.
The man was transported to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment, but has since sadly died.
Police have confirmed an investigation is ongoing to establish what happened.
A police spokeswoman said: “Around 5.40pm on Sunday, April 7, we were made aware of a man having been seriously injured at a premises in Finstown on Orkney on Friday, April 5.
“He had been transferred to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where he died during the evening of Monday, April 8.
“A report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.
“Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
It’s understood the incident took place in the vicinity of building merchant, Allan’s Of Gillock.
The Health & Safety Executive – the national regulator for workplace health and safety -confirmed that it was aware of the incident and had referred enquiries to Orkney Islands Council.
The local authority confirmed tonight that it is working alongside Police Scotland and other agencies to carry out an investigation.
A spokeswoman said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the person involved.”
