Man charged in connection with assault on 13-year-old boy in Clydebank

The incident happened on Saturday afternoon

Police have thanked the public for their assistance with the investigation.
Author: Kara ConwayPublished 30th Jan 2023

A man has been charged in connection with an assault on a 13-year-old boy in Clydebank on Saturday, 28 January.

Around 2pm, the male youth was walking on Great Western Road, near to the World of Golf, when a man approached him and assaulted him.

The youngster sustained a facial injury and made his own way to hospital.

Inspector Alan Gilbert said: "Thanks to the help of the public, a 66-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with this incident.

"He is due to appear in Dumbarton Sheriff Court in due course."

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