A man has died and another man injured in a reported ‘knife attack’ in Aberdeenshire.
Emergency services were called to a report of an injured man on Watermill Road in Fraserburgh around 6pm on Sunday.
As well as two ambulances, the Scottish Ambulance Service dispatched a special operations team and trauma team to the scene.
On arrival, a man was pronounced dead at the scene.
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A 19-year-old man was also injured and was rushed to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment. His present condition is unknown.
Police said enquires remain ongoing into the incident.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6pm on Sunday, 4 June, 2023 we were called to a report of an injured man on Watermill Road in Fraserburgh.
“Emergency services attended and a man was pronounced dead at the scene.
“A 19-year-old man also suffered injuries during the incident and was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
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