An 18-year-old man has been arrested following a sexual assault in Arbroath. Police Scotland received a report of the incident at around 6.10am on Monday, October 5, 2026, on Arbirlot Road near Monymusk Road.
Incident details
The 38-year-old woman reported the alleged attack in the early hours of the morning. A manhunt was initially launched, with officers saying they were following a number of lines of enquiry. Police carried out patrols in the local area earlier this week and urged anyone with worries or information to come forward.
Arrest and ongoing enquiries
Officers have now confirmed that an 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the assault. An investigation remains ongoing.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "An 18-year-old man has been arrested following a sexual assault in Arbroath. Around 6.10am on Monday, October 5, 2026, we received a report of the sexual assault of a 38-year-old woman on Arbirlot Road near Monymusk Road. Enquiries remain ongoing."
Appeal for information
Speaking on Monday, Detective Inspector Nikki Venters said: "We are following a number of lines of enquiry in relation to this incident and we would urge anyone with information that could assist our investigation to please contact us.
"Officers are carrying out patrols in the local area and we would ask anyone with information or concerns to approach them, or call 101 and quote reference 0472 of Monday, October 5, 2026."
