'Gang of youths' reported after teenager seriously injured in 'attack'

Three boys have been reported in connection with a serious assault on a schoolboy in Dundee.

Officers were called to Dundee’s Lothian Crescent area at around 6.45pm on Monday, October 3 following reports of a “serious assault” on a teenager.

A 13-year-old sustained “serious injuries” and was taken to Ninewells Hospital for treatment.

Police confirmed on Tuesday that three 12-year-old boys had been reported to the Scottish Children’s Reporter and procurator fiscal in connection with the incident.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Three boys, aged 12, have been reported to the Scottish Children’s Reporter and procurator fiscal in connection with the incident.”

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