Two teens slashed in mass fight in Portobello

Author: Hope WebbPublished 26th Jun 2018

Two teenage boys have been left seriously injured after a mass fight in Portobello.

The brawl, which may have involved up to 50 youths, broke out near the police station on Portobello High Street at around 5pm on Monday (June 25).

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

Detective Sergeant Mark Lumsden from the Violence Reduction Unit said: "At this time, we do not know how many people have been part of this altercation, or what the reason for it was.

"As such, we are keen to hear from members of the public who were in the High Street area on Monday afternoon and witnessed what happened.

"In addition, anyone who can help us identify any suspects for this incident should also contact police immediately."