TWO teenagers have been arrested and charged after another youth was “seriously assaulted” in Irvine.
Part of the town’s High Street was cordoned off on Friday night, June 26, as police responded to the incident.
Several force vehicles and Scottish Ambulance Service personnel attended the scene.
Officers were first called shortly after 8.30pm to reports of a group of youths “causing a disturbance”.
A 17-year-old male was seriously assaulted and taken to hospital for treatment.
Two other male teenagers, aged 15 and 16, have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
They have been reported to the relevant authorities and investigations into the matter remain ongoing.
Police Scotland is now appealing for anyone who has information on the incident to come forward.
A force spokesperson said: “Around 8.40pm on Friday, June 26, 2026, we received a report of a group of youths causing a disturbance on the High Street in Irvine.
“A 17-year-old male youth was seriously assaulted and was taken to hospital for treatment.
“Two males, aged 15 and 16, have been arrested and charged in connection and will be reported to the relevant authorities.
“Enquiries remain ongoing and anyone with information or concerns can call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3717 of June 26, 2026.”
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