Boy, 14, in hospital with serious injuries after 'unprovoked gang attack'

The 14-year-old boy was assaulted by a group of youths at Slateford Green in Edinburgh on Monday evening.

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A schoolboy has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being attacked by a gang in Edinburgh.

The 14-year-old boy was assaulted by a group of youths in an “unprovoked” attack at Slateford Green at around 8pm on Monday.

Police described the group as seven males and three females aged in their mid to late teens.

The boy was taken to the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People where his condition is described as stable.

The force is urging anyone with information regarding the assault to come forward.

Detective sergeant Kimberly Tennant said: “This incident saw a teenager sustain serious injuries in an unprovoked attack and it is vital we trace all the individuals responsible.

“Extensive enquiries are ongoing and I am appealing for anyone with any information which may assist us to get in touch.

“We believe one of the suspects involved in the attack has also been injured, and has made his way to Westfield Road, Edinburgh, following the incident. We are appealing to anyone who may have seen this injured male in the Westfield Road area to get in touch with us.

“I would also ask anyone who was in the area at the time and may have dashcam or private CCTV footage to contact us.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident 2315 of December 2, 2024.”