Teen charged after mass brawl in Portobello

A 17-year-old boy has been charged in connection with the serious assault of two youths in Portobello.

It follows a mass brawl involving up to 60 kids on Portobello High Street, near the police station, on June 25.

Fighting broke out at around 5pm in front of hundreds on the street.

Two boys, aged 15 and 17, were left with facial injuries.

Local Area Commander Chief Inspector Kevin McLean said: “Although we have now charged someone in connection with this incident, we are still appealing for information.

“Such behaviour is unacceptable and will not be tolerated, and we will always ensure it is robustly investigated.

“I would encourage anyone who may have been in the Portobello area in the early evening of Monday 25 June, and can assist with ongoing inquiries, to come forward as soon as possible."