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Second man in court over attempted murder in Orkney

BBC Police van and police tape on road at scene of incident among housesBBC
Police were called to the scene on Burnmouth Road in Kirkwall on 15 October

A man has appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of a man and an assault on a woman in Orkney.

The incident happened on Burnmouth Road in Kirkwall on Tuesday 15 October.

A 38-year-old man was airlifted to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee in a critical condition. A 39-year-old woman was also taken to the local Balfour Hospital for treatment.

A 29-year-old man, the second to be charged over the incident, made no plea when he appeared at Kirkwall Sheriff Court. He was remanded in custody.

A 22-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with an assault as part of the same incident on Friday.