14‑Year‑Old Arrested in Dundee After Confronting Alleged Harassment

A 14-year-old girl has been charged in Dundee after allegedly brandishing an axe and a knife in a public street. According to available reports, the incident occurred in the Lochee area—specifically St Ann Lane—on the evening of Saturday, August 23, 2025. Police were called around 7:40 p.m. following concerns about a youth carrying bladed weapons
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Footage that has since gone viral shows the teenager confronting a man who reportedly harassed her and her 12-year-old sister, including making inappropriate advances and allegedly groping one of them. To deter him, she brandished the axe and knife, urging him to stay away
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A statement from Police Scotland confirms the girl was charged with possession of a bladed weapon and will be reported to the relevant juvenile authorities
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. Many social-media users have framed her actions as protective, while others caution against making assumptions without full context
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The case has ignited debate on youth safety, self-defense laws, the role and response of law enforcement, and discussions around immigration, though official sources have not confirmed any link to immigration status or motivation
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