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Police / Police confirm five youths charged following Lerwick assault

POLICE have confirmed five youths have been charged following an assault in Harrison Square in Lerwick on Friday evening.

They will be reported to the Youth Justice Management Department.

Inspector Samantha Greshon said: “Police Scotland takes reports of anti-social behaviour in our community seriously.

“We will continue to provide high visibility patrols in the areas affected in order to deter further actions which cause disruption.

“We are also aware of damage caused to planters in Harrison Square over the same weekend period in an unrelated incident.

“Enquiries to identify those responsible. If you have any information in relation to this please call us on 101, quoting incident 0109 of 10 September.”

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