11-year-old injured in 12ft fall from roof
The youngster had apparently climbed onto the roof of the Jack Kane Community Centre on Niddrie Marischal Road to retrieve a football just after 7pm last night.
While on the roof he slipped and fell onto concrete in a narrow section behind the building.
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Hide AdA crew from Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service had to be called out to cut through a section of fence to allow ambulance personnel to treat him.
After being assessed at the scene he was rushed to the Sick Kid's Hospital with suspected spinal injuries.
A spokeswoman for Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service said: "It appears he had been trying to get a football from the roof, and when he fell he hit some concrete slabs.
"It was in quite an awkward spot so we were called out to cut away a section of the fence so he could be safely removed and treated by ambulance staff."