Watchdog probes teenager’s arrest

A police watchdog has opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the arrest of a teenage boy in Cumbernauld.

The Police Investigations & Review Commissioner said its inquiries were focused on Police Scotland’s arrest of the 14-year-old on 21 July.

It is understood the teenager suffered injuries at the time of the arrest, although they were not life-threatening.

The matter was referred to the PIRC by the Crown Office, which will receive a report in due course.