A 16-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital after being assaulted at a Scots barber shop.
We told earlier today how emergency raced to the scene outside S. Kucharski Gents Barber on Musselburgh High Street, in East Lothian, after the alarm was raised just before 2pm.
Pictures show an officer standing outside the front door of the premises, which is behind a police cordon.
A major police presence was spotted in the area as several officers were seen carrying out the probe.
Locals have said forensics were at the scene late into the evening.
Police have now confirmed a 16-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after the incident.
He is said to have 'non life-threatening' injuries.
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Police were called around 1.55pm on Friday, 16 April, 2021 following the report of assault on Musselburgh High Street.
“A 16-yer-old male youth was taken by ambulance to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where he is currently receiving treatment for non-life threatening injuries.
“Enquiries are ongoing into the incident. “
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