A 16-year-old male has been charged following an incident in which people were pursued with a weapon in Aberdeen's city centre on Monday night.
According to BBC News, officers responded to reports of a male chasing other males in the Union Street area at approximately 22:50 on Monday. A bladed weapon was involved in the incident.
During the altercation, a 15-year-old boy and a 20-year-old man were assaulted. Neither victim required hospital treatment for their injuries. The 16-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene, charged, and subsequently released on an undertaking to appear in court at a future date.
Aberdeen has experienced several violent incidents in recent months. Four people were arrested and charged in June following an assault and robbery in the Gallowgate area, while a man was charged in October after a firearm was discharged from a vehicle on Ruthrieston Crescent.
Community reassurance measures
Inspector Katy Townhill acknowledged the concern such incidents generate within the community.
Incidents of this nature can understandably cause concern to the local community.She confirmed that Police Scotland would deploy additional patrols throughout the area to provide reassurance to residents and businesses.
We will have additional patrols in the area to provide reassurance and anyone with concerns is encouraged to approach officers or contact Police Scotland.
Members of the public who witnessed the incident or have information are being encouraged to speak directly with officers on patrol or to contact Police Scotland through official channels.
