Six people arrested during domestic abuse operation in Aberdeen

Police Scotland officers have arrested six people during a two-day operation to tackle domestic abuse in Aberdeen.

The proactive activity took place on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th July, 2021, and focussed on outstanding incidents in the area.

Two men, aged 33 and 34, were arrested and charged in relation to domestic abuse offences and appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Friday, 9 July.

A further three men, aged 35, 35, and 56, as well as a 24-year-old woman, were also arrested and charged in connection with domestic abuse offences. All were released on an undertaking to appear before Aberdeen Sheriff Court at a later date.

Inspector Graeme Moir said: “Tackling domestic abuse remains a priority for Police Scotland and we are committed to working with our partners to reduce the harm it causes to all persons involved.

“Police Scotland will proactively target perpetrators, and support victims to prevent domestic abuse from damaging the lives of victims, and their families, including children who too often experience the abuse.

“If you have concerns your partner, or the partner of someone you know, may have been abusive in the past, the the Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland can accessed via the Police Scotland website.

“If you have been a victim of this type of crime, our specialist officers are here to support you and we would urge you to contact Police Scotland through 101 or 999 in an emergency.”