Man charged after boy, 13, assaulted while walking on main road

The teenager suffered a facial injury as a result of the incident.

Man charged after boy, 13, assaulted while walking on Great Western Road in ClydebankGoogle Maps

A man has been charged in connection with an assault on a teenager in Clydebank.

A 13-year-old boy was walking on Great Western Road near to the World of Golf on Saturday around 2pm when he was assaulted.

Police previously conformed that the boy suffered a facial injury as a result.

Officers confirmed on Monday evening that a 66-year-old man has been charged in connection to the incident.

Inspector Alan Gilbert said: “Thanks to the help of the public, a 66-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with this incident.

“He is due to appear in Dumbarton Sheriff Court in due course.”

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