Teenager attacked near woods as police launch investigation

Officers are following a 'positive line of enquiry' after a teenage boy was attacked in Edinburgh.

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An investigation has been launched after a teenage boy was attacked in woods in Edinburgh.

Police were called to a wooded area near Duddingston Road West around 3.15pm on Thursday after the 14-year-old was attacked.

The teenager did not require medical treatment.

Officers confirmed they are following a positive line of enquiry.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 3.15pm on Thursday, January 25, we were called to a report of a boy assaulted in a wooded area near Duddingston Road West, Edinburgh.

“The 14-year-old boy did not require medical treatment.

“Officers are following a positive line of enquiry.”

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