Teen, 17, charged after car driven into group of men fighting with weapons

The teenager is due to appear in court on Thursday.

Teen, 17, charged after car driven into group of men fighting with weapons in DundeeiStock

A teenager has been charged after a car was driven into a group of men fighting with weapons.

Footage of incident was shared on social media, showing six men and a woman involved in a disturbance on St Clement Place around 1.40pm on May 17.

One of those involved in the incident, appears to be hit by a car before a number of the group flee the scene.

Emergency services attended, and a 24-year-old man was taken to Ninewells Hospital for treatment.

Police have confirmed that a 17-year-old male was arrested and charged in connection with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon.

A further four men, aged 24, 36, 46 and 63, have previously been charged in connection with assault and threatening and abusive behaviour.

The 17-year-old is due to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court on Thursday.

They are the subject of a report to the Procurator Fiscal.

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