Man charged with defecating in Aberdeen communal garden

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Corner of College Bounds and University RoadImage source, Google
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The incident is alleged to have taken place in the University Road/College Bounds areas of Aberdeen

A man has been charged after allegedly defecating in front of a young child in a communal garden.

The alleged incident happened at about 11:30 on Sunday 17 May in Aberdeen.

Police previously said the man spoke to a five-year-old girl in the University Road/College Bounds area before defecating in front of her.

A 45-year-old man has now been arrested and charged. He is expected to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court at a later date.

Det Sgt Lesley Clark said: "There has been a significant public response to this incident and I would like to thank everybody who assisted with our inquiries."