56-year-old man beaten up in Elgin high street attack

Police appeal witnesses after 2am assault

Author: Clyde NewsPublished 17th Nov 2019

Police in Elgin are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in the early hours.

The incident happened at around 2am on High Street where a 56-year old man has suffered serious facial injuries. He was taken to Dr.Grays Hospital, Moray.

Sergeant Phil Wu of the Divisional Alcohol and Violence Reduction Unit, Elgin, said: "From our enquiries so far, we believe that there may have been a group of men in their 20s involved in the assault.

“A number of people would have been in the area at the time and we are particularly keen on speaking to a woman wearing a red dress or jumpsuit who may have witnessed this assault.

“If you have any information relating to this incident please contact police on 101 quoting incident number 0504 of 17 November 2019, or alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be passed on anonymously