The incident happed at around 10pm on Sunday. Picture by JasperImage.
A 25-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a pensioner was seriously hurt in Forres.
Police were alerted to reports of an assault in the town’s Oystercatcher Close area at around 10pm on Sunday.
The incident involved an 84-year-old woman.
She had suffered serious injuries and was taken to Raigmore Hospital for treatment. Her condition is currently unknown.
Police have confirmed a 25-year-old man was later arrested in connection to the alleged assault and has now been charged with attempted murder.
He is due to appear in Aberdeen Sheriff Court tomorrow.
A police spokeswoman said: “Around 10pm on Sunday, August 28, police were called to the Oystercatcher Close area of Forres, following the report of an 84-year-old woman being assaulted.
“The woman was taken to Raigmore Hospital, where she remains with serious injuries.
“A 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an attempted murder and is expected to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Tuesday, August 30.”
Man, 25, charged with attempted murder after 84-year-old woman ‘seriously injured’ in Forres
