Appeal after man assaulted in Elgin

Detectives in Elgin are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted in the town.

The incident happened on High Street, at around 10.45pm on Sunday, 30 April.

The 25-year-old man was near the fountain in the centre, opposite the Virgin Money premises, when he was assaulted and knocked to the ground by a male youth. The man sustained a serious head injury and is critically ill in hospital.

The youth was in the company of around nine others, all aged around 14. One of them was wearing a grey jumper and was around 5ft 4in tall.

The group were seen running off along North Street, towards Alexandra Road.

Detective Inspector Andrew Wilson said: “It is vital that we trace the group of youths involved and a team of Detectives are carrying out enquiries, including interviewing witness and reviewing CCTV footage, to gain an understanding of the exact circumstances which led to this man being seriously injured.

"I am grateful to the witnesses who have already provided police with information and would urge any further witnesses who may be able to assist us to come forward urgently. I also appeal directly to the group of youths themselves and would encourage them to make contact with police.

“At the time we know the area of Elgin High Street was busy pedestrians. Think back – did you seen a group of male youths at this time, or shortly afterwards?

“They are believed to have run from the High Street, down North Street towards Alexandra Road. If you were driving in this area do you have dash-cam footage which shows this group of people running away from the scene? Or do you have relevant private CCTV? If so, we ask you to contact the enquiry team as soon as a matter of urgency.

“If you have any information which can help us, please call 101 quoting incident 4107 of 30 April, 2023 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”