
POLICE are investigating after a teenage boy was attacked in broad daylight.
The incident happened on Pentland View Park in Edinburgh on October 14.
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A boy was rushed to hospital after being attacked by two other youths on Pentland View Park in EdinburghCredit: Google Maps
Around 3.30pm, a 16-year-old boy was approached by two other male youths who seriously assaulted him.
The lad was rushed to hospital for treatment and fortunately his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Officers are appealing to the public as they hunt for the two suspects.
The first youth is described as white, 5ft 8in tall, of medium build with short black hair and clean shaven.
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He was wearing a grey tracksuit.
The second suspect is described as white, around 6ft tall, of slim build with short brown hair and clean shaven, wearing a black top and black shorts.
Both are believed to be aged 17 and 18 years old.
DC Beverley Burnside of Police Scotland said: “I am appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and who may have witnessed the incident to come forward and speak with officers.
“We are also appealing to anyone with private CCTV or dash-cam footage who was driving in the area at the time of the incident to see if they have captured anything that could assist with our investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2439 of 16 October, 2025.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.