A TEENAGER has been arrested after a man was allegedly stabbed in a Scottish town.
Emergency services raced to the Market Square area of Stonehaven, in Aberdeenshire, last night.
The alleged incident is said to have happened at Market Square in Stonehaven[/caption]
Police said they received reports of a serious incident in the area at around 8.15pm.
According to BBC Scotland News, an 18-year-old man was found injured at the scene when they arrived.
He was then rushed to hospital for treatment.
The extent of his injuries is currently unknown.
Officers have now confirmed that a 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with an alleged blade attack.
They added that enquiries are ongoing.
Officers have also asked anyone with any information about the incident to contact the force.
Last night, the force urged locals to avoid the area at around 10.30pm as they dealt with an “ongoing incident”.
The post was shared on Police Scotland North East’s Facebook page at the time.
It read: “Police Scotland are currently dealing with an ongoing incident in the Stoneheaven area.
“Members of the public are requested to avoid the areas of Market Square”.
Police Scotland has been contacted for comment by the Scottish Sun.
Cops raced to the town centre at 8.15pm last night[/caption]
