Teenager seriously injured in attack by men with bladed weapons

A 17-year-old boy was seriously injured after he was attacked by two men with bladed weapons.

The teenager was assaulted on Craigentinny Road, close to Christiemillar Avenue in Edinburgh at around 11.20pm on Friday.

He was taken by ambulance to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment, police said.

The suspects, who are described as wearing black clothing, ran from the scene onto Loaning Road.

Police are appealing for information about the incident.

Detective Inspector Dougal Begg said: “A young man suffered serious injuries and we need to trace those responsible as soon as possible.

“If you were in the Craigentinny Road area on Friday evening and saw or heard anything suspicious, or know who these men are, please contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting incident number 4590 of August 16 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.