Appeal following serious assault in Stornoway
Police are appealing for information after a man was seriously assaulted in Stornoway on the evening of Saturday, 4 May, 2024.
Around 10.45pm an altercation took place between two groups of men near to the bus terminal which resulted in a 35-year-old man sustaining serious facial injuries.
He was taken to the Western Isle Hospital for treatment and later discharged.
Officers are looking to trace two men in connection with the incident.
The first is described as 18 to 25 years old, 5ft7, of slim build, with brown hair and a long fringe and wearing dark clothing.
The second is described as 18 to 25 years old, 6ft, of slim build with dark hair and wearing dark clothing.
Inspector Euan Cowan said: “Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident and we are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
“If any members of the public were in Stornoway town centre late on Saturday, 4 May and witnessed what happened, or anything else suspicious, please get in touch.
“We would also like to hear from anyone with private CCTV or dash-cam footage of the surrounding area if they have captured anything which could be of significance to our enquiries.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number CR/0162048/24. Alternatively you can speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
