The incident happened on Bedford Avenue. Image: Google maps
A teenage boy has been charged in connection with a street knife incident in Aberdeen.
Police were called to Bedford Avenue this afternoon following reports of a disturbance involving a large bladed weapon.
A 15-year-old boy was subsequently arrested and charged by officers.
In video footage seen by The Press and Journal – which cannot be shown currently for legal reasons – a youth is seen brandishing the knife at other youngsters in the middle of the residential street.
The boy is wearing dark clothes and his face is covered with a balaclava.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers attended and a 15-year-old male was arrested and charged in connection with the incident and will be the subject of a report to the relevant authorities.
“There were no reports of injuries.”
On the street today, neighbours said they were shocked to see the incident unfold.
One said: “Nothing like this ever happens here. The kids round here are usually no bother.
“I was stunned.”
Teenage boy charged over Aberdeen street knife incident
