Man loses thumb in fight outside bookmakers

A man has lost his thumb in an alleged brawl outside a bookmakers.

The fight reportedly involved four people on Church Street in Inverness near Ladbrokes.

A 35-year-old man was taken to Raigmore Hospital after losing his thumb.

It is understood his thumb got caught before he moved and accidentally pulled it off. Two men and two women have been detained.

Inspector Alex Chisholm said: “We do not require any further witnesses at this stage but we are extremely grateful for the help provided.”