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Teenager charged after altercation between motorcyclist and van driver in Aberdeen

The incident happened on the city's Crown Street on Friday, as shocked onlookers watched.

By Chris Cromar
Policeman standing next to motorcycle.
A policeman stands next to the motorcycle that was involved in the incident. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson.

An 18-year-old man has been charged after a disturbance between a motorcyclist and a van driver in Aberdeen on Friday.

The incident, which happened on the city’s Crown Street at about 11am, saw a fracas take place between two men.

One of the men was driving a motorcycle whilst the red van was from Graeme W Cheyne Builders.

Police officer standing next to motorcycle.
The motorcycle that was seized by police. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson.

Onlookers looked on in shock as the incident took place in broad daylight.

A video taken by an eyewitness showed two police officers running to the scene to intercept.

‘Inquires are ongoing’

A police spokeswoman said: “We were made aware of a disturbance on Crown Street, Aberdeen, at around 11am on Friday October 13.

“Officers attended and an 18-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection. A report is being sent to the procurator fiscal. Inquiries are ongoing.”

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