Police seek witness after assault on woman in city centre

A man has been arrested and charged with the alleged attack on Bon Accord Street.

Author: Lewis MichiePublished 23rd Aug 2021

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted in Aberdeen in the early hours of Tuesday, 17 August, 2021.

The incident happened around 12.55am in Bon Accord Street.

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

Police are looking to trace a male pedestrian who was in the area around the time of the incident, who may be able to provide information to assist their enquiries.

Detective Inspector Lesley Clark said: “This man could be an important witness and it is vital we trace him to establish if he has any information which could be of significance.

“I would appeal to anyone who was in or around Bon Accord Street in the early hours of Tuesday morning, to please get in touch.

“Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland through 101, quoting incident number 0124 of Tuesday, 17 August, 2021. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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