Man arrested after alleged sexual assault near football stadium

The incident happened at around 10pm on Sunday near Pittodrie Stadium in Aberdeen.

Man arrested after alleged sexual assault near Aberdeen’s Pittodrie Stadium iStock

A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault near Aberdeen’s Pittodrie Stadium.

Emergency services cordoned off Broad Hill following the incident, which took place at around 10pm on Sunday.

Officers confirmed that a 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Enquiries remain ongoing at this time.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10pm on Sunday, May 12, 2024, we received a report of a sexual assault which happened at Broadhill in Aberdeen.

“A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection and enquiries are ongoing.”

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