Man, 30, charged in connection with 'serious assault' in Galashiels
Last updated 18th Jul 2025
A man has been charged in connection with an alleged assault in Galashiels, which resulted in a 47-year-old man being taken to hospital.
It follows an incident in the town's Melrose Road around 5pm on Saturday, July the 5th.
The 30-year-old is due to appear at Selkirk Sheriff Court next month.
Meanwhile, investigations are continuing after a 29-year-old man was assaulted in the centre of Peebles in the early hours of Wednesday this week.
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The incident unfolded on the High Street - near the entrance to Saint Michael's Wynd - between 1.30am and 2am.
Police have described the man's condition as "serious" and officers are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
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