Group of teenagers as young as 15 charged after man allegedly stabbed in Edinburgh
A group of seven teenagers have been charged after an alleged stabbing in Edinburgh.
Emergency services were called to Clovenstone Gardens in Wester Hailes at around 10.20pm on Sunday, March 8, following reports of a 38-year-old man having been stabbed.
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment and was later released.
A group of six teenage girls, two aged 15, one aged 16, one aged 17 and two aged 18, as well as a 15-year-old boy were arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 10.20pm on Sunday, 8 March, 2026, we were called to a report of a man assaulted in the Clovenstone Gardens area of Edinburgh.
"Officers attended and the 38-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment then later released.
"Six females aged, 15, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 18 and one 15-year-old male were arrested and charged in connection.
"A report will be submitted to the relevant authorities."