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| Policeman stabbed in disturbance | Policeman stabbed in disturbance |
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| A police officer has been stabbed after responding to reports of a disturbance in Angus. | 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. | 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 a 48-year-old 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. | BBC Scotland understands the officers had been called to deal with a domestic incident in Montrose Street. |
| The stabbed officer, who has 25 years' service, was assaulted outside the property. | |
| His 20-year-old colleague suffered minor cuts and was allowed home after treatment. | |
| Both men had been wearing protective gear. | Both men had been wearing protective gear. |
| The man who has been arrested is expected to appear at Forfar Sheriff Court on Monday. | The man who has been arrested is expected to appear at Forfar Sheriff Court on Monday. |