Two men in hospital following ‘large brawl’ in John Street, Penicuik
Two men have been taken to hospital following a ‘large brawl’ in Midlothian in the early hours of the morning.
Shortly after 1am on Sunday, July 6, police received a report of a ‘disturbance’ which happened in John Street in Penicuik. Two men, aged 45 and 50, were later taken to hospital.
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Hide AdOne witness told the Evening News the incident sparked ‘a huge police response’ and John Street was closed at its junction at Carlops Road. They described the incident as a ‘large brawl’ which left ‘two men lying on the road injured’.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 1.15am on Sunday, July 6, officers received a report of a disturbance on John Street, Penicuik.
“Two men, aged 45 and 50, were taken to hospital. Enquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing.”