Man charged in connection with assault in the Borders
A MAN has been charged in connection with an assault in the Borders.
Officers were called to an incident in Duke Street, Hawick at around 8pm on Saturday, December 29.
A 20-year-old man was found with serious head injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with assault.
Detective Sergeant Callum Peoples said: “I’d like to thank all those who came forward and assisted with our inquiries.
“We will not tolerate acts of violence in our communities and I’d like to reassure the public that we will always use all resources at our disposal to investigate thoroughly.”
The man is due to appear at Jedburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, February 4.
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