Teen arrested on suspicion of pushing woman into road

Thursday 26 January 2023

Police are appealing for information after a woman walking down Hill Street was allegedly pushed into the road by a 13-year-old boy, narrowly missing being hit by a vehicle.

The female was walking along the pavement in the direction of Pier Road on Tuesday evening.

While she was passing a group of young people walking in the same direction, one of them, a young male, pushed the woman into the road.

This happened between Chambers and the junction with Halkett Place.

Nobody was injured and although the woman didn’t fall over, she stumbled into the road narrowly missing the passing traffic.

Pictured: The alleged assault took place between Chambers and Hill Street's junction with Halkett Place (Credit: Google Maps).

The boy, aged 13, was located on CCTV and arrested a short time later on suspicion of common assault. He was bailed while enquiries continue.

Anyone who may have seen this or who has any information is asked to contact police on 612612 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the anonymous online form.