Two women in court over attempted murder as victim remains in hospital in Aberdeen

A second woman has appeared in court charged with attempted murder in Aberdeen.

Emergency services were called to the city’s Hutcheon Street at around 12.50am on Tuesday.

A 33-year-old woman was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary – she remains in a serious condition, Police Scotland said.

A 36-year-old woman, Candice Seers, was arrested in connection with the incident and appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Wednesday charged with assault to severe injury, the danger of life, and attempted murder, and having a bladed or pointed article.

On Thursday, police said a second woman, aged 20, was arrested in connection with the disturbance.

Leah Petrie appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court charged with assault to severe injury, the danger of life, and attempted murder, having a bladed or pointed article, and another assault.

Emergency services were called to the city's Hutcheon Street at around 12.50am on Tuesday. — Emergency services were called to the city’s Hutcheon Street at around 12.50am on Tuesday. STV News

Both women entered no pleas and were remanded in custody.

A 37-year-old man was arrested and released without charge.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 20-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a disturbance on Hutcheon Street, Aberdeen, which was reported around 12.50am on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

“She is due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court today (Thursday, June 1).

“A 33-year-old woman was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary following the incident, where she remains.

“A 36-year-old woman was previously arrested and charged in connection with the incident and appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Wednesday, May 31.

“A 37-year-old man was also arrested in connection with the incident and was released without charge.”