Police in Aberdeen charge six men over anti-social behaviour

Two men were reportedly assaulted

The offences happened late on Saturday in Aberdeen city centre
Author: Kieran BrandPublished 25th Jun 2023

Six people have been charged in connection with a string of incidents in Aberdeen City Centre on Saturday evening.

Around 7.10pm, police received a report of a man having been assaulted on Union Street. He was taken to hospital for treatment.

There was then a report that a 36-year-old man was assaulted on St Nicholas Street around 8.40pm, however he did not sustain any injuries.

Five males, aged 13, 13, 15, 16 and 19 have been arrested and charged in connection with these incidents.

A 15-year-old male youth was also arrested and charged in connection with the incidents however faces an additional charge for drug offences.

Inspector John Lumsden, of the City Centre Community Policing Team, said: “Our enquiries into these incidents are ongoing and officers will continue to patrol these areas.

“We are aware of the effect anti-social behaviour has on the local community.

“Alongside our City Centre partners we are committed to encouraging people away from this kind of disorder, which will not be tolerated. We will take appropriate and robust action where incidents are reported and offenders identified.

“I encourage anyone with concerns about anti-social behaviour to contact police on 101.”

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