Seven teenagers have been charged in connection with an assault on a 15-year-old boy which took place in Buckie Road, Mayfield, at about 9.25pm on August 4.
The victim required treatment for serious facial injuries after the incident,
Following enquiries, 16-year-old boy was charged with the attack on August 18 and appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on August 21.
A further six males, aged between 13 and 19, have also been charged.
The 13-year-old will be referred to the Children’s Reporter while the others will be reported to the procurator fiscal.
Inspector Michelle Ritchie, of Dalkeith Police Station, said: “This was a brutal and sustained attack which has left the victim scarred and an investigation has been ongoing since this took place.
“Violence will not be tolerated in our community and we will use all resources at our disposal to robustly investigate such incidents.”
