Arrest made following assault at local sports complex

Police were called to the scene shortly after midday on Wednesday 27th September.

Police have arrested a 54-year-old man following an assault at Grangemouth Sports Complex this afternoon. 

Emergency services arrived at the premises at around 12:15pm. 

A 50-year-old man was taken to to hospital by ambulance.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 12.15pm on Wednesday, 27 September, 2023, we were called to a report of an assault in the Abbots Road area of Grangemouth.

“Emergency services attended and a 50-year-old man was taken to hospital by ambulance.

"A 54-year-old man has been arrested and enquiries are ongoing."

Meanwhile, a Falkirk Council spokesperson said: “Due to an earlier Police incident, we have temporarily closed the gym at Grangemouth Sports Complex until further notice.”