US EditionPolice issue misinformation warning over girl's weapons arrest
A 12-year-old girl was charged after brandishing a knife and axe in self-defense during an attempted assault, highlighting legal challenges for minors carrying weapons in Scotland.
- On Saturday, August 23, 2025, in St Ann Lane, Dundee, Police Scotland formally accused a 12-year-old girl of carrying prohibited weapons.
- The charge came after a viral video showed the young girl wielding both a knife and an axe during a confrontation, which attracted significant attention and false information across social media.
- Chief Superintendent Nicola Russell thanked the community for their cooperation with the investigation, confirmed that the girl will be handed over to the appropriate authorities, and encouraged people to avoid spreading false information or making unfounded guesses about the case.
- Within just three days, the reposted video received more than 100,000 likes and was viewed by 23 million users, while a related social media update gathered upwards of 55,000 likes in a single day.
- The incident highlights challenges around social media misinformation and safety concerns in Dundee, with ongoing investigations and official warnings against divisive narratives.
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Police urge public not to share ‘misinformation’ as girl, 12, charged in Dundee
A senior officer urged the public not to speculate on circumstances following an incident in the city. A senior police officer has warned the public against sharing “misinformation” on social media, after a video of a girl apparently brandishing weapons in Dundee was shared online. Police Scotland have charged a 12-year-old girl with being in possession of offensive weapons following an incident in the city on Saturday. It is understood to have …
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