A school boy has been charged by police after an OAP was pelted with eggs in Wishaw.
The 86-year-old was allegedly targeted on Sunday as she enjoyed the sunny weather in the garden of her home in Kirkhill Street.
Officers say she was left ‘shaken’ by the incident which took place at around 7pm.
Police previously appealed for anyone with information about the culprits to get in touch.
In an update on Thursday, officers confirmed that a 12-year-old boy has now been charged.
A force spokesperson said: “Following an appeal for witnesses to an incident in the Netherton area of Wishaw on Sunday 25 April, where an 86 year old female was assaulted by youths with eggs, a 12-year-old boy has now been charged in connection with this.”
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