Two teenage girls charged with assault after 'disturbance' in Bonnyrigg as police send 'antisocial behaviour' warning
The incident took place in Bonnyrigg on Sunday, October 25
Two teenagers have been arrested and charged with assault following a “disturbance” in a Midlothian town.
The disturbance took place on High Street in Bonnyrigg on Sunday, October 25. It came after previous reports of antisocial behaviour in the town.
Two teenage girls, aged 13 and 15, were arrested and charged with assault in relation to the disturbance on October 25.
Police Scotland have issued a warning ahead of the Halloween and Bonfire Night period that antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated.
It comes after the force launched Operation Moonbeam and Operation Amberlight, a dedicated team of officers deployed around the country to deal with disorder surrounding Bonfire Night.
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A spokesperson for the force: “We are aware of recent reports of antisocial behaviour within the Bonnyrigg area, including a disturbance in the High Street on Sunday 25th October 2026. Two females aged 13 and one aged 15, have been identified, traced, and charged with assault in relation.
“Looking ahead to the Halloween and Fireworks period, officers will be carrying-out high-visibility patrols of Bonnyrigg and the wider area to deter and detect Anti-Social behaviour.
“We would encourage anyone with information or concerns about criminality in their area to report it to Police Scotland on 101, or anonymously through Crimestoppers.”