Cops descend on Broad Street. Image: Graham Fleming/DCT Media.
An elderly man was taken to hospital following an alleged assault on Union Street this afternoon.
There were as many as four police vans stationed outside Union Street’s Miller & Carter restaurant with several officers spotted in the area at around 3.30pm following reports of an assault.
A 75-year-old man was was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment.
While a 45-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
Police are in attendance on Broad Street. Image: Graham Fleming/DCT Media.
An eye witness recalls seeing a man who looked injured.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 2.55pm on Saturday, March 9, 2024, police were called to a report of a man having been assaulted in Union Street, Aberdeen.
“Officers attended and a 75-year-old man was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment.
“A 45-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”
The incident occurred outside the Union Street restaurant. Image: Graham Fleming/DCT Media.
Elderly man taken to hospital following alleged assault on Aberdeen’s Union Street
