Seven teenagers charged following assault in Mayfield

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.