Two teenagers hurt in 'unprovoked' attack in Edinburgh
An investigation's being launched by police after the unprovoked assault left one teen with a stab wound
Last updated 19th Oct 2022
An investigation's being launched by police following unprovoked assault on two teenagers in Edinburgh, which left one teen with a stab wound.
The incident happened in the Albert Place and Leith Walk area shortly after 1am on Wednesday, 19th October.
Officers say a group of males on electric motorbikes approached the two male teenagers, aged 19 and 18.
A 19-year-old suffered a stab wound to his leg and was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, while an 18-year-old was treated at the scene for an injury to his leg, sustained while attempting to get away from the group.
The group of males, all described as white, wearing balaclavas, gloves, rucksacks and dark clothing, then left the scene on their motorbikes in the direction of Albert Street.
"Completely unprovoked incident"
Detective Sergeant Steven Dick said: “This was a completely unprovoked incident and we are carrying out extensive enquiries to identify the group of three males on motorbikes involved.
“Our enquiries so far suggest they have been riding their motorbikes a short time earlier in the city centre so I would urge anyone who believes they may have seen them to get in touch.
“Anyone else with any information can get in touch with us by calling 101, quoting reference 174 of 19 October, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”