Arrest made after woman's hand cut off in Dundee

A man has been arrested after a woman's hand was cut off in Dundee.
By The Newsroom
Published 14th Feb 2018, 15:37 BST
Updated 14th Feb 2018, 15:41 BST
Police have arrested a 32-year-old man in Dundee after a woman was taken to hospital with a severed hand. Picture: John DevlinPolice have arrested a 32-year-old man in Dundee after a woman was taken to hospital with a severed hand. Picture: John Devlin
Police have arrested a 32-year-old man in Dundee after a woman was taken to hospital with a severed hand. Picture: John Devlin

Emergency services were called to an address on South Road about 8am today.

It was reported a woman had been taken to hospital with a severed hand.

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Police have arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with the incident.

Detective inspector Tom Leonard said: “Officers are currently in attendance at South Road, Dundee, after receiving a call of concern for a woman this morning around 8am.

“The woman was taken to Ninewells Hospital where she is currently receiving treatment for a severe injury.

“A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and I would like to reassure the public that there is no wider threat.

“Our enquiries are at an early stage.”

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