Two teenagers arrested after 70-year-old ‘seriously injured’ in Stornoway

9 September 2024

Two young teenage boys have been charged in connection with an incident in Stornoway at the weekend.

A 70-year-old man sustained injuries and was taken to hospital.

An incident occurred in the Macaulay Road Co-op store it is believed.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10.50pm on Saturday, September 7, 2024, we were made aware of a disturbance within a premises on Macaulay Road, Stornoway.

“Officers attended and a 70-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

“Two 14-year-old male youths have been charged in connection and a report will be sent to Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration.”