Police hunt three men after man, 25, hospitalised following 'serious assault' in Hawick
Last updated 12th Dec 2023
A 25-year-old man's being treated in hospital after being attacked in the Trinity Street area of Hawick.
The incident - which police are describing as a "serious assault" - took place around 4.25am this morning (Tuesday).
Officers want to speak to three men seen walking in the area at the time, and are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
It comes just weeks after a major cannabis cultivation was unearthed in the former Buccleuch Hotel, nearby.
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Detective Constable Ashley Black, of Police Scotland, said: “We are appealing for anyone with information on this attack to please come forward.
“Our enquiries have established that a group of three men were seen walking onto Trinity Street, from the Noble Place direction, around the time of the incident.
"It is believed they may have information which could assist our investigation, so we are asking for them or anyone who knows them to come forward.
“If you believe you can assist our enquiries, or you have CCTV or doorbell camera footage from the nearby area, please call police on 101, quoting incident 0532 of December 12th, 2023. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.”
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