Police arrest 14-year-old boy after two teenagers hurt in disturbance

Police have arrested a 14-year-old boy after two teenagers were injured in a disturbance last night Wednesday 25 September 2024. 

Officers were called to reports of disturbance on Newtoft Street, Gilmerton, at around 9.45pm. 

The street was cordoned off by officers and buses diverted. 

Paramedics also rushed to the scene, and two teenage boys, aged 17 and 18, were rushed to hospital for treatment. 

Officers said that a report will be submitted to the relevant authorities. 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were called to a report of a disturbance on Newtoft Street, Edinburgh, around 9.45pm on Wednesday, 25 September, 2024. 

“Emergency services attended and two males, aged 17 and 18, were taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment. 

“A 14-year-old male was arrested and charged in connection with the incident.  

“A report will be submitted to the relevant authorities.”