Teenager arrested over assault of police officer during protest

Police were called to a property in Govan, Glasgow, after a group gathered to raise concerns about a person 'living in the area'.

Teenager arrested over assault of police officer during protest in Govan, Glasgow iStock

A teenager was arrested for allegedly assaulting an officer during a protest outside a home in Glasgow.

Police were called to a street in Govan at around 7pm on Tuesday after a group gathered to raise concerns about a person “living in the area”.

A man, aged 44, was arrested in connection with a disturbance.

Police confirmed that a 16-year-old was also arrested for allegedly assaulting an officer. He will appear in court at a later date.

An investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of a disturbance outside a property in Glasgow around 7pm on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.

“Officers attended and a 44-year-old man was arrested in connection with the disturbance and enquiries are ongoing.

“A 16-year-old male youth was arrested and charged in connection with an assault on an officer.

“He is due to appear at court at a later date.”