Man charged following serious sexual assault in Arbroath

On Saturday, 6 June, 2026, we received a report of a serious sexual assault in the Bridge Street area of Arbroath.

A 23-year-old white British man was arrested and charged in connection and is due to appear at Forfar Sheriff Court at a later date.

We are aware of online posts suggesting this incident involved illegal migrants – this is inaccurate.

We have not received any reports of further incidents.

There is no ongoing risk to the public and officers are actively engaging with the local community to provide reassurance.