Unprovoked festival attack sees Police investigation
Officers seek witnesses to Friday night incident at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival
Last updated 1st Aug 2022
Investigations are underway after a serious assault at the Belladrum Tartan Music Festival on Friday.
A 40-year-old man was punched while waiting at a burger van within the red camp area of the site around 10.30pm.
He was treated at the first aid site and then transferred to Raigmore Hospital with a serious facial injury.
Detective Constable Ross Cooper of Inverness CID said: “This appears to have been an unprovoked attack and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
“The festival site was busy at the time and we are keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened or who has information that could help with our investigation.
Anyone able to assist is asked to contact 101, quoting reference CR/0034689/22, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.