A man was taken to hospital following an early-morning assault in Sanquhar at the weekend.

Officers responded to a call just before 5am on Sunday, September 1 after an incident on Castle Street.

The 21-year-old was taken to hospital for treatment. His current condition remains unknown.

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​A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 4.50am on Sunday, 1 September, 2024 we received a report of a man having been assaulted on Castle Street in Sanquhar.

“The 21-year-old was taken to hospital for treatment.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”