A police officer needed hospital treatment after he was attacked by a 12-year-old boy in Perthshire.
The young thug was arrested and charged along with a 15-year-old boy following the sickening incident in Crieff.
The assault happened on Wednesday night after officers were called to reports of anti-social behaviour in the sleepy town.
Locals had reported disorder and vandalism involving a number of youths in the Leadenflower Court area at about 7.30pm.
The building complex is a sheltered housing facility run by Hillcrest Housing Association.
The male officer was assaulted soon after arriving on the scene and the two youngsters were arrested and charged.
He was taken to hospital with minor injuries. It is understood he was released later in the evening.
A force spokesman confirmed further enquiries into the evening’s events remain ongoing.
Inspector Nicky Forrester said: “We are aware of a number of antisocial behaviour incidents involving young people in Crieff in recent months and the obvious disruptive effect it has had on the local community.
“I want to reassure the public that we are committed to working with our local authority partners to encourage young people away from this kind of behaviour, but will take appropriate action when necessary.
“Anyone with information on recent events should report these to police by calling 101.”
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