A WOMAN was being treated in hospital today for a serious head injury after a fall outside a pub.
The victim, who is in her 40s, was admitted to Dundee’s Ninewells Hospital following the incident in the early hours of Sunday.
It is believed the woman fell down a set of stairs close to The Vault pub in the middle of Monifieth.
She was taken to hospital by ambulance in a “serious” condition but her current condition isn’t known.
However, friends and family posted on social media about their concerns for her — one saying that she hoped she “pulls through”.
A member of staff at The Vault confirmed a woman had been involved in an accident close to the premises on Saturday night.
He added that she was “unwell” and had been taken to hospital. A spokesman for the Scottish Ambulance Service confirmed that a crew was called to the scene outside the pub.
He said: “We received a 999 call shortly after 1am to attend a female who had fallen and sustained a head injury.
“A local ambulance crew attended and we conveyed a female in her 40s to Ninewells Hospital in a serious condition.”
Members of the woman’s family were too upset to speak when approached by the Tele.
A member of staff from the nearby Seaway Chip Shop said: “I had heard over the weekend that a woman did fall and seriously hurt herself.
“It’s a small town so news like that spreads fast.
“It was a shame to hear — I hope the woman is all right.”
The incident came just over 24 hours after a man sustained a head injury in an assault on Monifieth High Street.
Police are continuing to investigate the incident, which happened near the Yummy Express takeaway at about 10.10pm on Friday.
A spokeswoman said: “Anyone with any knowledge of this assault or who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact police on 101, Crimestoppers 0800 555111, or speak to any police officer.”
Officers said that they were not involved in the incident on Sunday morning as it appeared to be a medical matter.