Man in court charged with raping girl, 15, at Oban pitch
Man in court charged with raping girl, 15, at Oban pitch

A 25-year-old man has appeared in court accused of raping a 15-year-old girl at a football pitch in Oban. The incident is alleged to have taken place at Mossfield Stadium on Mossfield Avenue at around 11:15pm on Saturday, July 25.

Police confirmed that a man was arrested and subsequently charged in connection with the attack. A report is to be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Court appearance

Cameron Laird made no plea when he appeared in private at Dumbarton Sheriff Court. He was granted bail, and his next court date is yet to be confirmed.

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Images from the scene showed a cordon in place as forensic officers conducted examinations.

Investigation

Detective Inspector Karen MacLennan said: "I would like to thank the public for their assistance during our investigation."

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