Seventh person charged after cop injured during 'large-scale disorder' in Auckinleck

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A seventh person has been arrested and charged after a police officer was "injured by a brick" during large-scale disorder in East Ayrshire.

A 34-year-old man has been charged in connection with disorder in Auchinleck after emergency services were called to several incidents between Friday, November 24, and Monday, November 27.

He is due to appear at Ayr Sheriff Court today and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal. On Tuesday, three men aged 22, 28, 39, two women, aged 29 and 36 and a 13-year-old boy were arrested and charged in connection with the disorder.Riot police were called to the incidents when crowds refused to disperse and officers have since remained in the area.Enquiries remain ongoing to identify others involved and anyone with information is urged to contact police. Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Detective Inspector Ewan Bell, who is leading the investigation, said: “We are appealing for information into this disorder as we make further arrests.“Anyone who thinks they may have information, CCTV or dashcam footage which could assist us in our investigation is urged to come forward.”T/Chief Superintendent Raymond Higgins said: “This type of disorder causes fear and alarm to residents and I would like to reassure the local community that enquiries into what happened are ongoing."We would ask that you do not speculate on what is going on here and allow our officers to carry out their enquiries.

The community of Auchinleck deserve to live in peace and free from this type of crime.”Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting 2137 of 25 November, 2023.