Teenager stabbed in Scottish street altercation as police launch investigation

A teenage boy has been taken to hospital for treatment after being stabbed in a street altercation.

The incident took place on High Street in Elgin, Moray, around 7.20pm on Saturday.

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Police said a 15-year-old had been stabbed in a serious assault. The teenager was taken to Dr Gray’s Hospital for treatment, but was later released.

Enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 7.20pm on Saturday, November 16, 2024, we received a report that a 15-year-old boy had been seriously assaulted on High Street, Elgin.

“He attended at Dr Gray’s Hospital for treatment and was later released.

“Enquiries are ongoing and officers are following a positive line of enquiry.”