Aberdeen crime: Police officer taken to hospital after assault near Pittodrie stadium
The officer was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
A police officer has been taken to hospital after a late night assault in Aberdeen.
Emergency services were called to “assist partners” at a property on Park Road near Pittodrie Stadium around 10.10pm on Thursday.
The officer was allegedly assaulted at the scene. They were then taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where the officer’s condition remains unknown.
A 27-year-old man will now be reported to the procurator fiscal in connection with the assault.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10.10pm on Thursday, October 16, police were called to assist partners at a property in the Pittodrie area of Aberdeen.
“A 27-year-old man will be reported to the procurator fiscal in connection with a police assault, which took place at the scene. The officer was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment.”
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Taser used during Aberdeen incident
It is also understood that a taser was in use at the scene.
A police statement read: “A Taser was discharged during this incident. As is part of standard procedure, the circumstances of the incident will be referred to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner.”