A 12-year-old boy has been charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault on an eight-year-old girl at a playpark in Aberdeenshire. Police launched an investigation after receiving a report of the incident, which occurred on Monday, August 10, at a park in Macduff.
Details of the Alleged Incident
The alleged assault is understood to have taken place in a park in the Duff Street area, near the Community and Sports Centre. Police Scotland confirmed that a 12-year-old boy has since been arrested and charged in connection with the alleged sexual assault.
Police Investigation and Next Steps
A report is due to be submitted to the procurator fiscal. A Police Scotland spokesperson previously stated: "Enquiries are ongoing following a report of the sexual assault of an 8-year-old girl in the Duff Street area of Macduff on Monday, August 10, 2026. Officers are following a positive line of enquiry."
