A 17-year-old has been charged after an 18-year-old was stabbed in Stonehaven town centre.
A routine Saturday evening in Stonehaven took a horrifying turn when an 18-year-old was stabbed in the heart of the town centre. Emergency services raced to Market Square at around 8.15pm following reports of a serious assault. The victim was rushed to hospital, while police swiftly arrested a 17-year-old in connection with the attack.
The teenager, who has since been charged, is expected to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Monday. Meanwhile, police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack, urging witnesses to come forward.
Violence in the Town Centre
The shocking incident unfolded in Market Square, a usually bustling area known for its shops and restaurants. Witnesses reported seeing emergency services flood the scene as officers cordoned off the area. The victim, an 18-year-old man, suffered stab wounds and required urgent medical treatment.
Police Scotland confirmed the arrest of a 17-year-old male, who now faces charges over the assault. Detectives have stressed that the attack appears to be an isolated incident and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
In a statement, Detective Sergeant Niall Mullen reassured residents: “This is being treated as an isolated incident, and there was no risk to the wider public.”
Ongoing Investigation
Despite the swift arrest, police remain on high alert as they piece together the events leading up to the attack. Officers have appealed for anyone who witnessed the stabbing or has any relevant information to contact them immediately.
A police spokesperson said: “Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident 3318 of 15 March.”
Local residents have expressed their shock at the violence in their normally peaceful town. “Stonehaven isn’t the kind of place you expect something like this to happen,” one witness said. “It’s terrifying to think this happened in the middle of the town.”
Court Appearance and Next Steps
The accused teenager is set to appear in Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Monday, where he will face formal charges related to the stabbing. The outcome of his hearing could shed more light on the circumstances surrounding the attack.
For now, the investigation continues, and police remain stationed in the area to reassure the community. As Stonehaven comes to terms with the shocking violence, residents are left questioning how such a brutal incident could unfold in their town centre.
