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21 Jan 2026

Teenager charged with attempted murder following alleged stabbing at beach

Teenager charged with attempted murder following alleged stabbing at beach

A teenage boy has appeared in court charged with attempted murder following an alleged stabbing at a popular beach.

The 16-year-old was arrested following a disturbance in Portobello, Edinburgh, on Friday evening.

Emergency services attended and another teenager, aged 17, was found injured and taken to hospital for medical treatment.

The 16-year-old appeared in Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday charged with attempted murder and having a bladed item in a public place.

He did not submit a plea and was granted bail.

The date of his next court appearance is yet to be confirmed.

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