POLICE say they are closing in on those responsible for the attempted murder of a couple on Friday night in the village of Ashkirk.

A 20-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man were both seriously injured in what has been reported on social media as a knife attack.

Police Scotland wouldn’t confirm details of the assault but stated that the incident was being treated as attempted murder.

A spokesperson said: “We are investigating the attempted murder of a 19-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman, which took place around 11.30pm on Friday in the Ashkirk area.

“Officers are currently following positive lines of enquiry."