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.
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.”
