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Man charged over assault in Orkney

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The arrest follows an incident in Kirkwall on Tuesday

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A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an assault in Orkney.

It follows an incident at about 21:40 on Tuesday outside a premises on Burnmouth Road in Kirkwall.

A 38-year-old man and 39-year-old woman were taken to hospital for treatment.

Police said the 22-year-old was due to appear at Kirkwall Sheriff Court and their inquiries were continuing.

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