Man Charged Attempted Murder After Inverness Street Attack

A 53-year-old man named John Ryan has appeared in Inverness Sheriff Court charged with attempted murder following a street attack in Inverness. The incident occurred on Madras Street, where a 21-year-old man was found seriously injured nearby on Telford Street and was hospitalized in critical but now stable condition. Ryan also faces charges of assault to severe injury and danger of life, and has been remanded in custody pending further examination of the case. Multiple police cordons were established around the city after the attack, reflecting the seriousness of the incident. Detective Inspector Caroline MacKay expressed gratitude towards the local community for their support during the ongoing investigation. The case will be called again within eight days for further proceedings.