One person is feared to have died and three more injured after a string of attacks 'involving guns and knives' in the Scottish Highlands today.
A 39-year-old man was believed to have been involved in a series of incidents on the Isle of Skye and Dornie this morning, and has been arrested by police.
Dozens of police cars and the force helicopter were deployed to the remote Scottish region, which is a tourist hotspot, this morning after reports were made of an injured woman at a property in the Tarskavaig area of the Scots island at 9am.
Sources say that the suspect used firearms whilst an emergency services helicopter also reportedly attended the scene.
Police said a second linked incident also took place in nearby Teangue and a third in Dornie will also form part of their investigation.
It was earlier reported that four people had been airlifted to hospital following the incidents, but there are now fears one person has died.
Police say there have be three linked incidents which have led to the arrest of a man aged 39
Police were first alerted after they were called to reports of an injured woman in the Tarskavaig area of Skye (pictured)
Ian Blackford, the SNP MP, said he has been told 'there is one fatality'.
He said: 'This is dreadful and shocking news - especially for a place like Skye and Lochalsh.
'I have been kept informed of the events and I understand a firearm and knives were involved. I have been told that there is one fatality and three injured.
'Firearm regulations are there for a reason and there must be a review of this incident to ensure if any lessons can be learned from it.
'I want to pay tribute to the emergency services, including the police and Scottish Ambulance Service, as well as the local authority. I understand the situation is under control.'
One patient was airlifted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, while two others were taken by helicopter to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, STV reported.
The Scottish Ambulance Service confirmed a fourth person is being treated at Broadford Hospital on Skye.
A dozen police cars including armed response units and the force helicopter were deployed to the scene on Wednesday morning.
Locals have since reported that the suspect is believed to have used a knife and firearm in a series of attacks, however this hasn't yet been confirmed by police.
One resident said at the time of the incident: 'Stabbing in Sleat, then shotgun was used in Dornie. The victim is on the way to hospital.
'This is from a Dornie resident. Don't know if the perpetrator is caught yet.'
Officers were then alerted to a second incident in nearby Teangue, which is also on the Isle of Skye (pictured)
Following the man's arrest, police have described the situation as 'contained'.
Speaking today a Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'We were made aware of a woman injured at a property in the Tarskavaig area on Skye shortly before 9am on Wednesday, August 10.
'Police are also attending two further incidents in Teangue on Skye and Dornie which are being linked.
'A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incidents. At this stage we believe the situation is contained and there is no risk to the wider community.
'Enquiries are ongoing.'
Despite the police presence in Teangue (pictured) on Skye, Police Scotland says there is no further risk to the community
Convener of the Highland Council, Bill Lobban added: 'We are thankful to our emergency services colleagues for bringing this very serious and shocking incident to a close.
'We will be providing support to the communities and our partners in every way possible.
'The communities of Skye and Dornie will be shocked and saddened by these incidents and our thoughts are with the individuals affected.'
Skye attracts 500,000 visitors-a-year with such natural features as The Fairy Pools and The Old Man of Storr.
Dornie is separated from Skye by the island's famous bridge.
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