Further "pre-arranged" disturbances reported in Inverurie

Teenagers have been meeting in the town to fight

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Published 9th May 2017

There's been trouble with gangs of teenagers fighting in Inverurie.

It's believed dozens of youngsters were involved in disturbances in the town centre, at the railway station and near Inverurie Academy last night.

Police think they'd travelled in from other areas for a pre-arranged brawl.

This is just the latest in a string of incidents in the Aberdeenshire town recently - the police have already made six arrests.

Sergeant Willie Murdoch said: "This kind of anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated.

"A team of officers are investigating these incidents and several lines of enquiry are being pursued including examination of CCTV.

"Anyone identified as being involved in disorderly behaviour will be apprehended and there will be consequences for those involved.

"Not only are they putting themselves and others at risk, they are causing unnecessary fear and alarm to the local community.

"Inverurie is a safe area to live and there is absolutely no place for behaviour like this.

"We would once again also appeal to parents to please support us and ensure you know where your children are going and what they are up to. Stepping in in the first instance may save them from being dealt with by the courts.

"High visibility patrols will continue to be carried out in the area and I can provide every assurance to the local community that everything is being done to prevent further anti-social behaviour."