Man allegedly punched and kneed police during Avonbridge street incident

A man is alleged to have punched a police officer, kneed another and then resisted arrest.
By Herald Reporter
Published 7th Apr 2020, 10:28 BST
Updated 7th Apr 2020, 10:28 BST
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The 56-year-old has been charged with assaulting police in connection with an incident in Main Street, Avonbridge on Saturday night.

A report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal.

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Police responded to an incident in Main Street, Avonbridge last weekend. Picture: Michael Gillen.Police responded to an incident in Main Street, Avonbridge last weekend. Picture: Michael Gillen.
Police responded to an incident in Main Street, Avonbridge last weekend. Picture: Michael Gillen.

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