Man reported to the fiscal following alleged assault

Following extensive police inquiries a 23-year-old man has been reported to the procurator fiscal following an alleged incident in the early hours of Sunday, in the Great Western Road area of Kirkwall.

Police inquiries began after a report that a male had been assaulted. Bryan Adam, 35, of Stromness, was subsequently transferred to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where he is receiving treatment for a head injury.

Kirkwall police have thanked members of the public for their assistance following an appeal for witnesses.