STV NewsA teenage boy had to be taken to hospital after being attacked on a popular beach in Edinburgh.
Several concerned members of the public called police to report anti-social behaviour in the Portobello Beach area on Friday evening.
A 16-year-old boy was injured in the incident and was taken to hospital for treatment. His condition is currently unknown.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “On the evening of Friday, March 21, 2025, several reports were made of antisocial behaviour and an assault in the Portobello Beach area of Edinburgh were made to police.
“One 16-year-old male youth sustained an injury and was taken to hospital for treatment.
“Enquiries into the assault and antisocial behaviour are ongoing.”
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