A 15-year-old boy has been stabbed after a possible disturbance in a crowd of young people in Thornliebank.
The incident happened at around 6.15pm on Sunday (October 11) in Carnwadric Road.
The teenager sought help in a nearby shop before being taken to the Royal Hospital for Children for treatment by a family friend.
The suspect is described as a white male, around 16 years old, who was dressed in a black tracksuit with the hood pulled up.
Police Scotland are now appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
Detective Constable Andy Reid, at Helen Street CID said: “I know that Carnwadric Road was busy at the time this incident took place and therefore I am certain that there would have been people who witnessed this male being assaulted.
“I would urge anyone who witnessed the assault or anyone who has any information on the suspect to contact us.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 3708 of 11 October. Alternatively, information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111.
