THREE schoolboys have been charged following assault and robbery at a golf course in Alloa.

Detectives in Forth Valley have arrested the trio, aged 15, 14 and 12, in connection with the incident last month.

The incident happened at Braehead Golf Course at around 8pm on Saturday, 26 September, 2020, when a 51-year-old man was walking his dog on the course and was assaulted and robbed by the youths.

The man was taken to Forth Valley Royal Hospital with head and back injuries.

A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal and the Children’s Reporter.