A woman has been rushed to hospital after being found seriously injured in the street in a Moray town.
The 44-year-old was found in the early hours of this morning in Elgin with serious wounds to her head.
Following the discovery on Woodside Terrace at about 5am the woman was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment.
Police have been unable to speak to her to ascertain how she got injured.
Detective Inspector Norman Stevenson said: “The woman was found in the street with injuries to her head.
“We have been unable to speak to her to establish how she came to be injured and we are appealing to anyone who may have information that could assist us to get in touch.
“Police were called shortly after 5am and she may have been seen in the area around this time or shortly before.
“She is described as having fair hair and is of average build. She was wearing a light coloured jacket, blue jeans, brown boots and had a black handbag with her.”
Anyone with information should contact police by phoning 101.
Woman rushed to hospital after being found in street with serious head injury
