Woman, 87, suffers possible broken arm breaking up rammy in East Lothian town

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By EEN Reporter
Published 24th Feb 2020, 14:31 BST
Updated 24th Feb 2020, 14:41 BST
Police and paramedics were called to North High Street at 12.15pm on SaturdayPolice and paramedics were called to North High Street at 12.15pm on Saturday
Police and paramedics were called to North High Street at 12.15pm on Saturday

AN ELDERLY peacemaker has been hospitalised after apparently trying to break-up a fight between two men.

The woman, believed to be aged 87, suffered a suspected broken arm in the fracas on Saturday lunchtime in Musselburgh.

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Police were called and confirmed a suspect has been arrested.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Officers have arrested and charged a 34-year-old man in connection with a serious assault in the North High Street area of Musselburgh that took place at around 12.15pm on Saturday, 22 February.

"A woman was taken to hospital by ambulance with a suspected broken arm. A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."