Man taken to hospital following assault in Perth as suspect charged

The incident occurred on Rannoch Road on Monday afternoon

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A man has been charged following an assault on a street in Perth, which left a man in hospital.

The attack occurred on Rannoch Road in the Letham area of the city around 2.30pm on Monday.

Emergency services attended the scene and a man was taken to hospital.

A 38-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

A police spokesperson said: “Around 2.30pm on Monday, October 19, we received a report that a man had been assaulted in Rannoch Road, Perth. He was taken to hospital for treatment.

“A 38-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection. He is due to appear at Perth Sheriff Court on Tuesday, October 20.”

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Last updated Oct 20th, 2026 at 20:16

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