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06 Jan 2026

Teenager charged after 72-year-old man injured in Borders playground

Teenager charged after 72-year-old man injured in Borders playground

A 16-year-old male has been arrested and charged in connection with the assault of a pensioner in Innerleithen.

The alleged assault happened in a playground at the end of Hall Street on Saturday June 8, at around 7pm.

A 72-year-old man was treated in hospital for serious facial injuries.

Police Scotland confirmed the youth will be reported to the procurator fiscal.

Detective Constable Joe Carmichael of CID said: “I would like to thank the public for their assistance with our investigations.”

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