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Police attacked by group of young people in Aberdeen

News imageFubar News Multiple police vehicles under blue lights at the scene of what was described as a youth disorder incident.Fubar News
Police were called to the scene in large numbers on Sunday night

Two police officers have been assaulted after violence broke out when officers stopped an electric motorbike in Aberdeen.

A police car was also vandalised in the incident on Byron Square in the Northfield area of the city on Sunday night.

The violence broke out about 21:15, after officers arrested and charged a 16-year-old boy at the scene and issued a warning to an 18-year-old man in connection with an alleged shoplifting offence nearby.

Police say a "large group of youths" gathered and carried out "serious antisocial behaviour and violence towards officers". It is understood the injuries were minor and inquiries are ongoing.

News imageA row of shops under a blow sky, there are grass areas in the foreground, and cars parked in the street.
The disorder happened in the Byron Square area

Ch Insp Vicky Stables of Police Scotland described the attack as "completely unacceptable".

She said: "Our officers must be kept safe when doing their job and I'd like to thank them for their professionalism in the face of such disorder in our local community.

"The use of these vehicles poses a serious risk to the public and their continued antisocial use will not be tolerated".

She urged the public to contact the police with any information on the illegal use of electric motorbikes.