Teenager arrested after 'serious assault' leaves man in hospital 

Officers responded to reports of a serious assault around 2.20pm on Monday on East Church Street, Buckie.

Teenager arrested after Moray ‘serious assault’ leaves man in hospitalJasperImage

A teenager has been arrested in connection with an alleged serious assault that left a man in hospital in Moray.

Officers responded to reports of a serious assault around 2.20pm on Monday on East Church Street, Buckie.

A 54-year-old man was taken to Dr Gray’s Hospital for treatment following the incident.

Police have now confirmed that a 16-year-old has been arrested in connection with the assault.

Enquiries into the incident are “ongoing”.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 16-year-old male has been arrested in connection with a serious assault which happened around 2.20pm on Monday, April 1, 2024 on East Church Street, Buckie.

“A 54-year-old man was taken to Dr Gray’s Hospital for treatment.

“Enquiries are ongoing.

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