New Elgin ‘serious assault’ which left person in hospital results in arrests and charges for three men, Police Scotland officers in Moray confirm

Three men have been arrested and charged in connection with a “serious assault” in New Elgin which left another man in hospital.

A 28-year-old man was seriously assaulted and 63-year-old woman assaulted in Main Street at around 10pm on Saturday, April 26.

The 28-year-old was taken to hospital for treatment following the incident, and police launched an appeal for witnesses.

In an update this morning (Saturday, May 3) officers confirmed that three men have now been arrested and charged in connection with the incident and will appear in court at a future date.

Speaking this morning, a Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10pm on Saturday, April 26, officers received a report of a serious assault on Main Street, New Elgin. A 28-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment.

“Three men - aged 48, 27 and 19-years-old - have been arrested and charged and are due to appear at Elgin Sheriff Court on Tuesday, June 3.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting ‘incident 3818 of April 26’.”

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