Teen charged after man assaulted at playing fields while walking dogs

Officers said a report will be submitted to the Youth Justice Assessor.

Teenager, 17, charged after man assaulted at Dundee playing fields while walking dogsSTV News

A teenager has been charged after a man was assaulted at playing fields in Dundee.

A 17-year-old male has been charged after the man was assaulted at the fields off Harestane Road on Saturday, October 12 while walking two small dogs.

A video of the assault was widely shared on social media.

Officers said a report will be submitted to the Youth Justice Assessor.

A Police Scotland statement read: “A 17-year-old male has been charged in connection with assaulting a man at playing fields off Harestane Road in Dundee.

“The assault took place on Saturday, October 12 when a man was walking with two small dogs.”

Chief inspector Colin Echevarria said: “I want to thank the public for their assistance during our investigation.”

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