A man has been charged after a woman was allegedly raped in Arbroath.

Police Scotland said officers received a report of a serious sexual assault in the Bridge Street area on June 6.

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

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “On Saturday, June 6, 2026, we received a report of a serious sexual assault in the Bridge Street area of Arbroath.

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

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Police also said social media posts claiming the incident involved illegal migrants are incorrect.

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