A 16-year-old has been taken to hospital following an assault at Aberdeen’s Duthie Park.
Witnesses reported the victim had been assaulted by a group of youths.
Police and paramedics were sent to the Polmuir Road area on Sunday afternoon.
Four police vehicles were at the “deeply concerning” scene at about 2pm.
Several officers could be seen taking witness statements at the back of the Mound in the park.
An ambulance was also called, stopped at the East Gate entrance into the park.
White shaving foam could be seen on the ground near where the assault is understood to have taken place, at the bottom of the stairs up the Mound leading to the flag pole.
But the full nature of the incident is unclear at this time.
Multiple police vehicles at Aberdeen’s Duthie Park
Two onlookers who were interviewed by police in Duthie Park told The P&J: “A group of around seven kids jumped another young boy.
“They all looked in their early teens.
“They were just bullying him basically.”
Teen in hospital after Duthie Park assault
A police spokesperson said: “Around 1.20pm on Sunday February 2 we received a report of an assault in the Polmuir Road area of Aberdeen.
“Emergency services attended and a 16-year-old youth was taken to hospital to be checked over.
“Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
The ambulance left the Duthie Park gateway at around 2.20pm.
Police remained for some time as witnesses statements were taken.
‘Deeply concerning’ violence in Duthie Park
Local councillor Michael Kusznir is urging anyone who can help the police catch those responsible to come forward.
He told The P&J: “I am deeply concerned at the scenes of violence in Duthie Park, breaking the calm of a peaceful Sunday.
“I would encourage anyone with information to come forward so that we can ensure those responsible are held accountable.
“We need to ensure a safe environment with tough penalties for wrongdoers, alongside ensuring the police have the resources to tackle these issues head on.”
Police respond to another youth gang attack in Aberdeen
The substantial police presence in Duthie Park follows the horrifying gang attack on a bus in Aberdeen city centre last weekend.
A 15-year-old was assaulted as terrified passengers fled to the upper deck as the group of teens boarded on Bridge Street.
Police said a 16-year-old boy has since been charged with serious assault and possession of a weapon, which we understand to have been a knife.
Another four boys were also charged with assault.
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