Boy, 13, attacked during attempted robbery in Edinburgh
Police are searching for a teenager "of Asian appearance", spotted wearing a pink headband, after a 13-year-old boy was attacked during an attempted robbery in Edinburgh at the weekend.
It followed an incident in the Trinity area of the city around 7.40pm on Sunday, January the 2nd.
Two youngsters were walking along Ferry Road and turned into South Trinity Road when they were approached by a group of around 12 youths - all males, believed to be aged between 14 and 16-years-old.
According to officers, one of the boys was pushed and asked to hand over money. And, when he tried to run off, he was assaulted.
The teenagers were wearing dark-coloured tracksuits, facemasks and balaclavas.
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One of them is described as of Asian appearance, around 5ft. He was wearing a distinctive pink headband and black gloves.
Police are keen to speak to the group of youths and are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident, or recognises their description, to get in touch.
Detective Constable Will Doughty, from Police Scotland, said: “Fortunately the boy assaulted did not require medical treatment but was left frightened by what happened.
"We have a description of one of the assailants and we would like to speak to all of those involved as part of our enquiries to establish the full circumstances.
“If you can assist then please contact us on 101, quoting incident number 2640 of Sunday, 2 January, 2022, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800-555-111.”