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14-year-old arrested and man in hospital after assault in Fort William

A 42-year-old man is in hospital after being assaulted by three people on the High Street.

Fort William High Street.
A man was taken to Belford Hospital after the High Street assault. Image: Louise Glen/ DC Thomson.

A 42-year-old man has been taken to hospital after being assaulted in Fort William.

Officers were called to the town’s High Street around 6.40pm on Friday, September 20, after a man was assaulted by three people.

The 42-year-old was taken to Belford Hospital for treatment.

A 14-year-old boy was arrested following the incident.

The teen will be reported to the Youth Justice Management Department.

Police have confirmed the investigation is ongoing.

Man assaulted in Fort William

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6.40pm on Friday, September 20, officers were called following after a 42-year-old man was assaulted by three people at High Street, Fort William.

“The man was taken to The Belford Hospital by ambulance for treatment.

“A 14-year-old male youth was arrested and will be subject of a report to the Youth Justice Management Department.

“Enquiries are ongoing.”

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