A suspect has been arrested after a woman was allegedly stabbed during the early hours of Tuesday morning in Montrose.
Emergency services were called to Market Street at around 12.40am following reports of a 71-year-old woman being seriously assaulted.
The woman was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee for treatment.
Officers have arrested a 21-year-old woman in connection with the alleged attack.
An investigation to establish the full circumstances is ongoing.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.40am on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, we received a report that a 71-year-old woman had been seriously assaulted in Market Street, Montrose.
“Emergency services attended and she was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee for treatment.
“A 21-year-old woman has been arrested.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”
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