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Policeman stabbed in disturbance | |
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A police officer has been stabbed after responding to reports of a disturbance in Angus. | |
Tayside Police said two officers were injured after being called to a property in Brechin early on Saturday. | |
Both men were taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee where one officer is still being treated for wounds to his back and arm. | |
His injuries were not thought to be life threatening. A 23-year-old man was arrested in connection with the attack. | His injuries were not thought to be life threatening. A 23-year-old man was arrested in connection with the attack. |
BBC Scotland understands the officers had been called to deal with a domestic incident in Montrose Street. | |
One of them, an officer with 25 years service, was assaulted outside the property. | |
His colleague suffered only minor injuries and was allowed home after treatment. | |
Both men had been wearing protective gear. | |
The man who has been arrested is expected to appear at Forfar Sheriff Court on Monday. |