Police cars vandalised and items thrown at officers during Annan disturbances
Damage was reported to two properties and a vehicle
Items were thrown at officers and police vehicles vandalised during disturbances in Annan.
The incident occurred around 6.45pm on Monday, 19th October, on Hallmeadow Grove, causing damage to two properties and a vehicle.
Groups gathered at this location and elsewhere in the town on evenings between Friday, 16th and Sunday, 18th October.
A male youth and a woman have been charged with vandalism and threatening behaviour relating to the incidents on Sunday, 18th October.
Chief Inspector Anna Boyd stated that violence and disorderly behaviour towards the public and police will not be tolerated.
Investigations, including reviewing CCTV footage, are ongoing, and additional patrols are being carried out in the area.
Boyd said, "We recognise the impact these incidents have had on the community and additional patrols are being carried out in the area. Anyone with concerns can approach officers.
"We are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incidents, who has not yet spoken to police, to contact us.
"We'd also ask anyone with private CCTV or dash-cam footage which could assist our enquiries to come forward."
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