Man charged in connection with attempted murder in Caol

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the attempted murder of another man in Caol, Fort William.

Officers were made aware of a 35-year-old with serious injuries within a property on Mackenzie Court on Kilmallie Road around 10.35pm on Wednesday, 20 March.

He was taken to Belford Hospital for treatment.

A 46-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. He appeared at Inverness Sheriff Court on Friday, 22 March.

Detective Inspector Calum Reid said “I would like to thank the public for their assistance with this investigation so far. Residents in the Caol area should expect to see a heightened police presence in the area over the coming days whilst enquiries continue.”

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Man charged in connection with attempted murder in Caol

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