Police Scotland report that two men have been arrested in connection with a late night assault on a man that occurred near the Burns Statue in Dumfries town centre.
The assault took place at around 2.20am this morning Saturday the 24th of March 2017.
The 20 year old victim of the assault was seriously injured and taken to the Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary for treatment. His condition is reported to be stable.