Man arrested after 14-year-old girl raped in Arbroath

Police say enquiries in the Meadowbank area are ongoing

Author: Chloe ShawPublished 2nd Feb 2022
Last updated 2nd Feb 2022

Police are investigating after a 14-year-old girl was attacked and raped in Arbroath on Monday night.

An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident, which is believed to have happened in the Meadowbank area of Arbroath.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said:

“An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the serious sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl in the Meadowbank area of Arbroath which was reported to police around 9.40pm on Monday, 31 January, 2022.

Enquiries are ongoing.”

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