Teenager held over assault in crackdown

A TEENAGE boy was arrested and charged in connection with an assault as part of an ongoing crackdown against crime and antisocial behaviour.

The 15-year-old was detained on Friday night over an assault which took place in Beach Road in North Berwick. The arrest was made as part of Operation Equinox, a clampdown on crime in East Lothian.

Officers were on high-visibility patrol in crime hotspots in Musselburgh, Tranent, Prestonpans, Haddington, North Berwick and Dunbar on Friday and Saturday night.

On Friday night, officers also arrested and charged a 28-year-old man from Musselburgh for breaching his bail conditions.

Superintendent Phil O'Kane said: "Over the coming weeks, our officers will continue to carry out targeted high-visibility patrols in various 'hot spots' throughout East Lothian, where antisocial behaviour is an issue.

"The intention of these patrols is to provide reassurance to the public, while also helping to prevent further antisocial behaviour and other forms of criminality from taking place."