Parents in appeal for information after teenager's death

The parents of a teenager who died following a large-scale disturbance at the weekend have made a fresh appeal for information.

Dale Bennett, 17, died after an attack in Gorebridge, Midlothian, in the early hours of Saturday.

A 20-year-old man has appeared in court charged with his murder.

Dale's parents Garry and Michelle Bennett urged anyone who has information and has not yet been in touch with police to come forward.

In a statement, Mr Bennett said: "Michelle and I are appealing to anyone who has information about our son's murder to come forward and speak to the police as soon as possible, and for those who are working with police to fully co-operate."

Dale's parents previously paid tribute to their "wonderful son" and said they were struggling to accept his death.

The teenager, from Mayfield, was allegedly stabbed during a disturbance in Newbyres Crescent at around 2.20am on Saturday.

He was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, where he died a short time later.

Brian McHale, 20, from Gorebridge, appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court earlier this week charged with murder.

He made no plea or declaration and was remanded in custody.