Two charged over 'attempted murder' of man found injured on street

Two men have been charged with the alleged attempted murder of a man who was found injured on a street in Aberdeenshire.

Emergency services were called to reports of an injured man on Gallowhill Road, in Fraserburgh, at around 8am on Monday.

A 49-year-old man was taken to hospital.

Officers confirmed on Tuesday that two men, aged 36 and 48, have been arrested and charged in connection with attempted murder.

A 37-year-old man has also been arrested in connection with the incident.

Enquiries remain ongoing at this time.

A police spokeswoman said: “Two men, aged 36 and 48, have been arrested and charged in connection with an attempted murder on Gallowhill Road in Fraserburgh.

​”The incident took place on Monday, November 13, 2023. A 49-year-old man was taken to hospital.

“A 37-year-old man has also been arrested in connection with the incident. Inquiries are ongoing.”

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