Detectives are appealing for information after a 17-year-old male was seriously assaulted in Edinburgh.
The incident happened around 11.20pm on Friday, 16 August, 2024, when he was attacked by two men with bladed weapons on Craigentinny Road, close to Christiemillar Avenue.
He was taken by ambulance to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment to serious injuries.
The road was closed for a short time while enquiries were carried out.
The suspects are described as wearing black clothing and they ran from the scene onto Loganlea Road.
Detective Inspector Dougal Begg said: “A young man suffered serious injuries and we need to trace those responsible as soon as possible.
“If you were in the Craigentinny Road area on Friday evening and saw or heard anything suspicious, or know who these men are, please contact us.”
Those with information can speak to officers by calling 101 and quoting incident number 4590 of 16 August. Alternatively, you can make an anonymous report to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
