A 74-year-old man was allegedly assaulted in Torbex Road, Cumbernauld on Tuesday, July 26.
Lanarkshire Police Division confirmed on Monday that the OAP was 'injured as a result' of the 'incident'. Officers, however, did not disclose the severity of his injuries nor if he required hospital treatment nor the time of the 'assault'. A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection. The teenager is due to appear at Airdrie Sheriff Court at a laster date.
READ MORE: Man crashed into 'number of trees' and careered off East Kilbride Expressway as probe launchedInspector Graeme McLaughlin stressed that police are aware of 'concerns of anti-social behaviour' in the area. More officers have been drafted in to patrol the streets of Cumbernauld as a result.