19-year-old man arrested after Elgin attack leaves boy, 15, in hospital

Emergency services were called out to a lane off the town's High Street on Saturday

Author: Liam RossPublished 2 hours ago

A man has been arrested following a serious attack in Elgin which left a 15-year-old boy needing hospital treatment.

Emergency services were called out to a lane off the town's High Street on Saturday at around 4.45pm.

The 15-year-old was taken to hospital for treament.

A 19-year-old man has now been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 4.45pm on Saturday, 7 November, 2026, police 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 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection and is due to appear at Elgin Sheriff Court on Monday, 9 November, 2026.”