Edinburgh bus driver taken to hospital after alleged assault by group of youths at Royal Infirmary
A Lothian Buses driver is receiving medical treatment following an alleged assault by a large group of youths at the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh.
Police said officers were called to Little France Crescent, where Lothian Buses services to the hospital stop, at around 6.50pm on Sunday.
They said that a man had been attacked by a large group and that a 53-year-old man was taken to hospital to be assessed by medical staff.
A spokesperson for Lothian Buses confirmed that one of its drivers was injured in the incident at the hospital on Sunday evening. The company said it is assisting officers with their enquiries.
On Monday, Police Scotland confirmed that two youths had been charged in connection with the incident. An appeal has been issued by the force for further information.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6.50pm on Sunday, 5 April, 2026, we received a report of a man having been assaulted by a large group on Little France Crescent, Edinburgh.
“Emergency services attended, and the man, aged 53, was taken to hospital for assessment.
“Two youths have been charged in connection and will be reported to the relevant authorities.
“Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2593 of 5 April, 2026.”
A spokesperson for Lothian Buses said: “We can confirm that one of our drivers was involved in an incident at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh last night and we are currently assisting Police Scotland with their enquiries."