Teenager assaulted in Edinburgh
Police are appealing for information following the serious assault of a teenager in Edinburgh.
Around 9pm on Sunday, 22 December, 2024, police received a report a 16-year-old male was stabbed in Stenhouse Avenue West, after being chased by a group of males.
Emergency services attended and the male was taken to hospital where he remains. Officers have been carrying out door-to-door enquiries and are gathering relevant CCTV footage from in and around the area.
Detective Sergeant Kim Tennant said: “The motive for this attack is unknown and it’s imperative we trace those responsible. We have been made aware of potential footage of this incident circulating online. If anyone has seen this footage, please get in touch. If you have doorbell recording equipment or dash cams, please check the footage as it could have captured vital images which could assist us in identifying those responsible for this attack.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 3168 of Sunday, 22 December, 2024. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.
