Police have arrested and charged a 30-year-old man in connection with a disturbance in Dalkeith which happened around 11.30pm in Allan Terrace on Saturday 31st December.

A 17-year-old male was taken to hospital for treatment for serious injuries and was later discharged.

The 30-year-old appeared in Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday 2nd January.

Officers are still keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and who may have information that can assist them with their inquiries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.