Explosion in Peterhead last night 5.11
Two men arrested after explosion in Peterhead Meethill Skate Park and man was injured after being hit by a van
Two men arrested after explosion in Peterhead Meethill Skate Park and man was injured after being hit by a van.
Residents reported, on the Peterhead Live page, hearing a loud ‘explosion’. Residents felt a blast far from the explosion site.
The pyrotechnic device caused damage to an area of grass close to the skate park.
Officers were called to the Aalesund Road area on Tuesday evening at around 9.20pm after receiving reports of a pedestrian being hit by a van.
The driver left the scene and a 33-year-old man was treated by paramedics.
Two men, aged 57 and 62, have so far been arrested in connection with the incident, and police say further enquiries are currently ongoing.
As well, an extra police presence will remain in the area, with the incident being treated as contained and having no wider risk to the public.
