13 year-old arrested after attack leaves 15 year-old in hospital

A 19-year-old appeared in court yesterday charged in connection with the incident.

Author: Liam RossPublished 10th Nov 2026

Two arrests have been made following an attack in Elgin which left a 15-year-old boy needing hospital treatment.

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection after emergency services were called out to an alleyway off the town's High Street on Saturday afternoon.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: " Around 4.45pm on Saturday, 7 November, 2026, we received a report of the serious assault of a 15-year-old boy at a lane off High Street in Elgin.

"He was taken to hospital for treatment.

"A 13-year-old male youth was arrested and charged in connection and a report will be sent to the relevant authority."

19-year-old Paul Donaldson appeared at Elgin Sheriff Court yesterday charged in connection with the incident, he made no plea and was remanded in custody.