A man has been rushed to hospital following a stabbing in Inverness.
Yesterday, at around 10.15pm, officers received a report of a man seriously injured on Tomnahurich Street.
The 50-year-old was then taken to Raigmore Hospital for treatment.
It is understood the serious assault was a stabbing.
Detectives say extensive inquiries are now ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
Forensics teams investigate the area
Pictures from the scene show forensics teams combing the area.
It is understood they arrived at the scene before 9am, and they remain on the scene.
Officers are also in attendance while inquiries are ongoing.
Officers doing ‘whatever they can’ to trace perpetrator
Detective inspector Calum Reid said: “A dedicated team of officers are working on this and I would like to reassure the community that we are doing everything we can to trace whoever is responsible.
“Extensive inquiries are ongoing including reviewing CCTV and going door to door.
“I would also appeal to anyone who was in the area and who witnessed the assault and have not already spoken to police to contact us.
“I would also like to hear from anyone who has dash cam, private CCTV or doorbell footage around the time of the incident.
“Officers will remain in the area while inquiries are ongoing. Anyone with any information, or any concerns, can speak to them.”
Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 3708 of February 13.
Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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