A 76-year-old man has been charged in connection with three alleged sexual assaults that occurred at the Fringe by the Sea festival in North Berwick, East Lothian. Police Scotland confirmed the arrest and charges on Friday, August 7.
The incidents reportedly took place in the Lodge Grounds area of North Berwick around 3 p.m. The accused man is scheduled to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.
The Fringe by the Sea festival, founded in 2008, is described as one of Scotland's prominent arts events. This year's festival ran from July 31 to August 9, featuring over 300 performances from various artists and musicians.