Teenager seriously injured after being hit by coach then attacked

A teenager was left with “serious injuries” after being hit by a coach and then attacked while he was lying on the ground.

The 17-year-old was approached by two males after stepping off a number 22 bus at South Gyle Access, Edinburgh, shortly before 3pm on Tuesday.

One of the males chased the teenager into the road, where he was hit by a coach travelling in the opposite direction.

The male then carried out an “unprovoked” attack on him while he was lying on the ground.

The teenager was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with what are described as “serious injuries”.

Police said an investigation is under way to track down the boy’s assailant, who is described as white, approximately 17, around 5ft 11in and of a slim build.

He was wearing dark clothing and a dark beanie hat.

Detective Sergeant John Dunn said: “This was a violent, unprovoked attack and we are carrying out extensive inquiries to track down the male responsible.

“We believe there were members of the public who will have witnessed the incident and are yet to speak to police, so would encourage anyone with information to please come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting incident 1855 of October 21.

Alternatively they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.