Children as young as 13 arrested over violence in Aberdeen City Centre

Six teenagers have been charged over a series of incidents of anti-social behaviour in Aberdeen City Centre on Saturday evening.

A man was assaulted on Union Street at around 7:10pm on Saturday. He was taken to hospital for treatment.

An hour and a half later a 36-year-old man was attacked on St Nicholas Street but he did not sustain any injuries.

Four males, aged 13, 13, 15 and 16, were taken into custody and will be reported to the Youth Justice Management Unit and Procurator Fiscal.

A 15-year-old male youth was also arrested and charged in connection with the incidents and drug offences. He will be reported to the Youth Justice Management Unit.

A 19-year-old man was also charged and will appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court at a later date.

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."

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