Man charged after firearm discharged from car in Aberdeen

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 17:03 · Archive

A 38-year-old man has been charged after a firearm was allegedly discharged from a car in Aberdeen.

A 38-year-old man has been charged with reckless discharge of a firearm after reports that a gun was fired from a car in Aberdeen. The incident occurred on Ruthrieston Crescent on the evening of Saturday 10 October at around 10.40pm. According to police, a car drove along the street and fired towards a property.

No injuries were reported and no property was damaged in the incident. Police Scotland confirmed that a 38-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. He is due to appear in court at a later date.

Detective Inspector Bruce Buntain said inquiries remain ongoing and thanked the public for their assistance with the investigation.

How it is being reported

• Man charged after gun 'fired from car' in AberdeenThe 38-year-old was arrested after reports that a firearm was fired from a car in Ruthrieston Crescent on 10 October.BBC North East Orkney And Shetland · 23 Oct, 16:41
• Man charged after ‘gunfire’ incident on Aberdeen streetA 38-year-old has been arrested after the incident on Ruthrieston Crescent.Press and Journal · 23 Oct, 16:10

In this story: Aberdeen · Ruthrieston Crescent · Police Scotland · Bruce Buntain

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