Police / Police investigate assault near Anderson High School
ENQUIRIES are continuing after police received a report of a teenager assaulting another young man in the vicinity of the Anderson High School in Lerwick.
A 30 second video of the assault taking place on the path between the school and Clickimin Loch is circulating locally.
A spokesperson from Police Scotland confirmed on Saturday that the force had received a report of the assault on Thursday morning.
“A report was made to police regarding the assault of a teenage boy outside a high school in Lerwick,” she said.
“We are also aware of a video circulating online regarding to this incident. Enquiries are continuing.”
Anyone who could help police with their enquiries is asked to contact Police Scotland by calling telephone 101.
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