A 42-year-old man has been charged following two major police incidents in Wick.
Emergency services and police were called to Leishman Avenue at around 10am on Sunday, following reports of a man being assaulted and robbed.
The 31-year-old man was was taken to Caithness General Hospital.
As officers were responding to that incident, they received a report of a further two people being injured within a property on neighbouring Glamis Road.
A 32-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman who were inside the house were also taken to hospital.
Police confirmed on Sunday that a 42-year-old man was arrested in connection with both incidents.
He was also taken to hospital afterwards, and is due to appear in Wick Sheriff Court today.
Wick residents shocked by heavy police presence
A video circulating on social media showed neighbours on Glamis Road shocked after the incident.
Several police were visible at the scene while multiple alongside armed officers.
Police also carried out door to door inquiries.
Glamis Road was cordoned off for several hours but has now reopened.
Man arrested and charged by police
Police have now confirmed the man has been arrested and charged with a recent statement.
A police Spokesperson said: “Police received a report of a man having been assaulted and robbed on Leishman Avenue around 10am on Sunday, 19 May.
“Emergency services attended and a 31-year-old man was taken to Caithness General Hospital.
“A short time later officers received a report of a further two people injured within a property on Glamis Road.
“The 32-year-old man and 29-year-old woman were also taken to hospital.
“The 42-year-old man was also taken to hospital, however all persons have since been discharged.
“The man is due to appear at Wick Sheriff Court today, Tuesday, May 21, 2024.”