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| Man, 83, dies after three pensioners attacked at woods | Man, 83, dies after three pensioners attacked at woods |
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| An 83-year-old man has died and two other pensioners have been injured after they were attacked at woods in New Elgin in Moray. | |
| Police Scotland said the group was seriously assaulted at Birkenhall Woods at about 09:00 on Monday. | |
| They were taken to Dr Gray's Hospital but the eldest victim later died. A man and woman, both 70, suffered serious, but not life-threatening, injuries. | They were taken to Dr Gray's Hospital but the eldest victim later died. A man and woman, both 70, suffered serious, but not life-threatening, injuries. |
| A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident. | A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident. |
| Det Insp Brian Geddes, of Police Scotland's major investigation team, said: "First and foremost, I'm sure I speak on behalf of everyone within North East Division when I say my thoughts are with the family and friends of all those affected by this tragic incident. | Det Insp Brian Geddes, of Police Scotland's major investigation team, said: "First and foremost, I'm sure I speak on behalf of everyone within North East Division when I say my thoughts are with the family and friends of all those affected by this tragic incident. |
| "I know the circumstances will understandably cause concern within the local community, particularly because incidents of this nature are so incredibly rare." | "I know the circumstances will understandably cause concern within the local community, particularly because incidents of this nature are so incredibly rare." |
| Additional patrols are being carried out in the area while the investigation continues. | Additional patrols are being carried out in the area while the investigation continues. |