Police seek information on alleged fishing boat assault

An alleged assault aboard a fishing boat in Scapa Flow has prompted a police enquiry.

Officers are appealing for information regarding the incident, which reportedly took place shortly after 10am this morning, Wednesday, December 22.

Two fishing boats, one seven metres long and the other nine metres long, both light blue in colour were in the Flow when one male allegedly moved onto the other boat and struck another male four times to his face with his fist.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Kirkwall Police Station on 101, or crime stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.