Gang attack teenage boy with bottle in Midlothian

A teenage boy has suffered serious facial injuries during a ''brutal and frightening'' attack by a gang youths in Midlothian.

Police say the gang repeatedly kicked the 15-year-old before he was stuck with a bottle in Backie Road in Mayfield around 9.25pm, on Friday the 4th of August.

He was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment and was later discharged, although his wound will require further medical attention.

Police Scotland said the main suspect involved was a white youth, aged about 15 or 16 years old, about 5ft 10in and wearing a dark-coloured hooded top.

Detective Constable Lynn Myles of Dalkeith CID said: ''This was a brutal and frightening attack, which has left a 15-year-old with significant injuries.

We are eager to trace the youths responsible for this incident, particularly the male who used a bottle as part of the assault.

I would ask anyone who saw this incident, or recognises the description of the suspect, to contact us as soon as possible.

I would especially appeal anyone who may have filmed this incident on a mobile device to get in touch with us and let us see this evidence.''

Anyone with information can contact police on 101