A 27-year-old man has been charged in connection with an assault at a Dundee block.
Emergency services were called to Marryat Terrace on Friday at 1.40pm, before a 41-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment.
He was later discharged from Ninewells Hospital whilst an investigation was launched into the incident.
It’s understood the 27-year-old man was arrested on Saturday morning after initial inquiries had been conducted.
Police Scotland said he is expected to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court on Monday whilst the investigation was ongoing.
Speaking to The Courier one resident said forensic officers were at the scene on Friday and Saturday, while CID officers were conducting door-to-door inquiries.
‘A lot of activity over the last 24 hours’
She said: “There was police and ambulance crews here on Friday afternoon.
“I’ve seen a lot of activity over the last 24 hours.
“The forensic officers were here as part of that initial emergency services response and they were back on Saturday.
“CID were also doing some door-to-door inquiries on Saturday and there was two police cars in the street.
“Another neighbour told me a man was arrested that morning in relation with the investigation.
“It appeared whatever had taken place had happened at the flats on the left hand as you come off of Provost Road.”
‘Inquiries remain ongoing at this time’
Detective Sergeant Innes Morrison confirmed a man has now been charged in connection with the incident.
He said: “Around 1.40pm on Friday, 19 August, 2022, police attended the Marryat Terrace area of Dundee, following reports of an assault.
“A 41-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment and later discharged.
“A 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident and is due to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court on Monday, 22 August.
“Inquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
