Man, 19, stabbed by masked thugs on motorbikes in ‘targeted attack’ at Scots park
A MAN was stabbed by masked thugs on motorbikes during a "targeted attack" in an Edinburgh park.
The 19-year-old was with two pals in the city's Victoria Park near Newhaven Road yesterday around 6.50pm.
Two men riding Sur-ron electric motorbikes approached the group.
One of the riders stabbed the lad in the arm before they fled the scene.
The bike riders were seen racing off in the direction of Craighall Road.
Police and medical crews raced to the scene after the attack was reported.
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The victim was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
Medical staff say he is in a stable condition.
Cops have now launched a probe into the blade attack.
Detectives on the case believe the stabbing was a targeted attack against the young victim.
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Officers issued a description of the two thugs in a bid to help track them down.
The first suspect is described as being in his early 20s, of slim build, 5ft9, and was wearing a balaclava, all-black clothing and black trainers.
The second suspect is described as being in his early 20s, of slim build, 5ft9 and wearing black clothing.
Senior investigators have urged anyone with information to come forward as they continue to probe the knife assault.
Detective Inspector Gavin Howat said: “This appears to have been a targeted attack on the victim and extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding this attack.
“Victoria Park would have been busy at the time of the incident and we would like to speak to anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious, or may have seen the two suspects on Sur-Ron style motorbikes.
“We would also appeal to anyone with private CCTV or dashcam footage of the surrounding area to check in case they have captured anything which could be of significance to our investigation.
“Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3052 of Friday, 12 July, 2024. You can also speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”