Teen charged after 16-year-old 'stabbed' and robbed of e-bike

The 16-year-old male youth was taken to hospital following the incident.

Teen charged after 16-year-old ‘stabbed’ and robbed of e-bike in EdinburghStephen Barnes via iStock

A teenager has been charged after a 16-year-old was allegedly stabbed and robbed of an e-bike at a park in Edinburgh.

The incident took place around 8.40pm at Baronscourt Park, and the 16-year-old male youth was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

Police confirmed on Thursday that a 15-year-old male youth has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

The teenager is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.

A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal, officers said.

Detective Sergeant Sophie McWhinnie of CID said: “I would like to thank the public for their assistance.”

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