Man arrested after 'defecating in communal garden'

A man has been charged after allegedly defecating in a communal garden.

The alleged incident happened at around 11.30am on Sunday in the University Road/College Bounds area of Aberdeen.

Police said at the time of the incident that the man reportedly spoke to a young girl before defecating in front of her.

A 45-year-old man has now been arrested and charged.

Detective Sergeant Lesley Clark said: There has been a significant public response to this incident and I would like to thank everybody who assisted with our inquiries.''

A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal and the man is expected to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court at a later date.