Police attend ‘incident’ at Overgate

POLICE were called to the Overgate Shopping Centre in Dundee on Saturday after a man was seen “acting suspiciously and taking photographs”.

It is understood that the man was taking pictures of a child in the shopping centre when he was approached by the child’s father.

The father reported the man to Overgate security, however he was advised to contact the police himself.

Officers attended the scene at 1.10pm but found that no crime had been committed.

An Overgate spokesperson said: “Security was approached by the child’s father some time after the incident.

“As security had not been made aware at the time of the incident, he was advised he would be required to report the matter to the police.

“Had security been made aware of the incident at the time... the team would have been happy to help.”

A spokesperson for Police Scotland added: “We received a report of a man acting suspiciously and taking photographs at Overgate Shopping Centre, Dundee, around 1.10pm on Saturday.

“Officers attended and carried out inquiries. No crime has been established and advice was given.”