Teenage boy charged following Princes Street assault

A 14-year-old boy has been charged following a serious assault in Edinburgh city centre.
By The Newsroom
Published 27th Jul 2018, 15:17 BST
Updated 27th Jul 2018, 15:22 BST

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement.

The attack happened on Edinburgh's Princes St. Picture: Google MapsThe attack happened on Edinburgh's Princes St. Picture: Google Maps
The attack happened on Edinburgh's Princes St. Picture: Google Maps

The incident happened around 10.35pm on Monday 23 July in Princes Street.

A 37-year-old man sustained serious injuries to his face and was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Detective Constable John Dunn from Gayfield CID said: “This attack left a man with a number of facial injuries and requiring stitches.

“We’ve been conducting a robust investigation since and have received a significant response from the public, which we’re very grateful for.

“A 14-year-old will now be reported to the Children’s Reporter and, following our enquiries, we are not seeking anyone else in connection with this.”

Join our Facebook group Our Edinburgh to share images and news from and around the Capital