THREE teenage boys are the subject of reports to the authorities on suspicion of stamping on a man's head in an attack in a Helensburgh street.

Police attended a report of a man being attacked in East Princes Street at around 8.30pm on Monday, December 9.

On arrival it was reported that a 21-year-old man had had his hat stolen before being attacked by three boys, who allegedly punched and kicked him and stamped on his head.

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Following police enquiries, a 15-year-old boy from Malcolm Place, a 16-year-old from Townhead Road and a 16-year-old from East King Street were charged with assault to injury in connection with the incident.

The victim suffered concussion and received stitches to a wound on his arm.

Reports will be sent to the procurator fiscal and the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration.

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