A man is fighting for his life after a disturbance involving a chainsaw.

The man, who is 73, was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary after the incident in Fort William on Tuesday night.

A woman in her 60s was also injured in the incident in Glenkingie Street in the Caol area of the Highland town at around 8.30pm.

She was taken to nearby Belford Hospital but has since been released.

A 49-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and police enquiries are ongoing.

A police spokesman said: "Police in Fort William can confirm that a 49-year-old man has been reported to the procurator fiscal in connection with a disturbance on Glenkingie Street in Caol that occurred last night."