Police and emergency crews responded to a report of a serious assault at an address on Bedford Road, close to the Kittybrewster Retail Park in Aberdeen on Saturday afternoon.
Scene sealed off as enquiries begin
Officers established a cordon and several police vehicles were in place while uniformed officers guarded the area. Forensic teams were also called to examine the scene as part of an investigation to identify and locate the person or people responsible.
The injured man was conveyed to hospital to receive treatment for his wounds. The exact nature and extent of his injuries have not been disclosed by Police Scotland.
“Around 2.40pm on Saturday, 1 August, 2026, officers received a report of a serious assault within an address on Bedford Road, Aberdeen. A man was taken to hospital for treatment. Enquiries are ongoing.”
Local residents and visitors to the retail park will have noticed an increased police presence while the investigation remains active. Roads around the scene were temporarily restricted as officers carried out their work.
- Date and time reported: Around 2.40pm on Saturday, 1 August 2026
- Location: Address on Bedford Road, near Kittybrewster Retail Park, Aberdeen
- Current status: Victim in hospital; forensic enquiries and police investigations ongoing
The incident is being treated as a serious assault and Police Scotland has appealed for anyone with information, or anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area around the time reported, to come forward. No arrests or suspect descriptions have been publicly released at this stage.
| Known fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reported time | Around 2.40pm, 1 August 2026 |
| Location | Bedford Road, near Kittybrewster Retail Park, Aberdeen |
| Response | Police cordon; forensics attended; victim taken to hospital |
| Investigation | Enquiries ongoing |
As the probe continues, readers in the Granite City who may have dashcam, doorbell or mobile phone footage from the area around the reported time are urged to contact Police Scotland to assist enquiries. Further updates will be provided as more information is released by the force.
