During a late afternoon arrest in a residential district in Scotland, authorities say a 12-year-old youth was exposed to a spray designed to temporarily incapacitate a person. The incident began after the young person allegedly attacked a man at his home, prompting officers to intervene with professional restraint. As the youth tried to evade capture and did not respond to verbal commands, officers applied a device intended to quickly halt movement, enabling safe control of the situation for everyone nearby. Investigators are gathering full facts about the events leading to the use of the spray and will review whether the response followed department guidelines and applicable laws. The aim of the ongoing inquiry is to ensure accountability and protect the welfare of all involved, including the minor and the responding officers.
