Teens arrested over alleged assault by war memorial

Monday 09 November 2020

Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with an alleged assault on a man in his 60s near a WWI war memorial.

Police said they received several 999 calls from the pubic regarding what they described as an "altercation" at the Parade Park memorial around 19:30 yesterday (Sunday 8 November).

A 15-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy were subsequently arrested on suspicion of common assault, while another 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of affray.

The trio has since been released on bail while police continue their investigations.

Anyone who saw what happened or knows more is urged to call police on 612612 or make an anonymous report via the Crimestoppers website.