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Daily Record
6 days ago
- Daily Record
Son accused of attempting to murder mum in horrific knife attack on Scots street
Struan Fraser is accused of attempting to murder his mum in a knife attack. A man accused of attempting to murder his mother by repeatedly stabbing her on the head and body in Sutherland has appeared in court. On July 17, Struan Fraser allegedly attacked Karen MacLeod at his home on Carnmhor Road and in the street in Bonar Bridge. The 24-year-old is alleged to have assaulted the 50-year-old woman, pursuing her, and repeatedly striking her on the head and body with a knife, causing her to fall to the ground. While she lay on the ground, Fraser is further accused of repeatedly striking her on the head and body with a knife. His lawyer made no application for bail at Inverness Sheriff Court and said that he would undergo a mental health assessment. He is expected to appear again within the next eight days. Following the incident, Ms MacLeod was taken by air ambulance to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. A large police presence was spotted on the scene, alongside two ambulances and the air-ambulance. On Friday, Det Insp Calum Reid said: "We understand that an incident like this can cause concern in a small local community. "However, this is being treated as an isolated incident with no threat to the wider public. " Officers remain in the area as part of our inquiries and anyone with concerns can approach them." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. In February, in a separate incident, we reported that a teenager had been charged with the murder of his father in Arbroath. Croc Nicoll, of Arbroath, appeared at Forfar sheriff Court on Friday, February 14, charge d with murdering his dad Derek Nicoll. The 19-year-old man made no plea and was remanded in custody. Emergency crews rushed to Commerce Street in Arbroath, Angus, after receiving reports of a death within a property at 7.40pm on Tuesday. Police attended the address and the 64-year-old lecturer was found dead. Papers allege he assaulted his father by repeatedly striking him on the head with a hammer or similar implement in the home that they shared on Commerce Street. The date of the alleged murder is not yet known but it is listed in the charge as having taken place between February 4 and 11 this year. Images from the scene earlier this week show a large cordon in place and officers in white suits in attendance. It is understood that Derek was very active in many clubs and sports across the local area. He spent a number of years working abroad as a lecturer at Asean University in Phnom Pehn, Cambodia. He later became the deputy vice-chancellor of Malaysian-based Limkokwing University of Creative Technology in 2008. His research was previously featured on BBC Radio 4's flagship news programme 'Today' and 'Science in Action' on the BBC World Service. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
BBC News
21-07-2025
- BBC News
Bonar Bridge man charged with attempted knife murder of mother
A 24-year-old man has appeared in court charged with attempting to murder his mother by repeatedly stabbing her on the head and Fraser is alleged to have started the attack on Karen MacLeod at his home in the village of Bonar Bridge, Sutherland, on 17 is accused of then following his 50-year-old mother out into the street, where he forced her to the ground before continuing to stab Fraser's solicitor made no application for bail during a brief appearance at Inverness Sheriff Court. He is expected to appear again in court within the next eight MacLeod was flown to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness after police received reports of a disturbance at Mr Fraser's is believed 11 police vehicles attended the scene along with two ambulances and the air ambulance.
