Teenagers charged over street assault

THREE teenage boys have been arrested and charged in connection with a gang attack on a man who was left in a serious condition in hospital.

The 24-year-old victim was walking with his girlfriend in Crewe Road North when they were approached by three teenage boys and two teenage girls, at 1am on Saturday.

The three males allegedly launched an assault on the victim, leaving him with serious injuries.

Yesterday, he remained in a serious condition in the Western General Hospital.

Three teenage boys, two aged 15, and one aged 17, have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

All three appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, when they were released to appear at a later date.

Police are now appealing for witnesses. In particular, officers want to trace three males who were travelling in what has been described as either a black 4x4 or taxi, who came to the aid of the victim after the assault.

Detectives are also keen to speak to a female motorist who stopped police officers in West Pilton to inform them of what had happened.