An Edinburgh scholar says he was "terrorised" by a gang of yobs on electrical bikes who threw a drink in his face and went on to harass walkers in a metropolis park.
Edinburgh Dwell stories that the alleged incidents came about on Tuesday Could 3, simply earlier than midnight, within the space of The Meadows in the capital.
The 26-year-old educational, who requested to not be recognized, was strolling by the favored park when a gaggle of youths carrying balaclavas beginning circling him earlier than chucking a fizzy drink in his face.
The gang then reportedly hit a lady who was strolling previous along with her companion and intimidated different passersby.
Police say they're conscious of the incidents and are making enquiries.
However the scholar - who stands at over 6ft tall - believes the state of affairs might have been worse if the gang had focused somebody of a smaller stature.
He mentioned: "I used to be strolling on North Meadows stroll yesterday at round midnight.
"I heard electrical motorbikes coming in an aggressive method from behind.
"I've seen them earlier than round doing methods, driving aggressively and I heard they had been aggressive to individuals.
"So, once I circled to see, one among them splashed orange juice into my face. I finished for a minute, as a result of it went into my eyes and nostril.
"Than I seen them cease as effectively, so I took my telephone to take the video to report them later."
When the scholar stopped to movie the bikers the state of affairs escalated and the teenagers wouldn't depart him alone.
He continued: "One of many man began to get nearer to me. I saved taking the video, and tried to have the man in entrance of me as a result of I assumed he would possibly take my telephone out from my hand.
"He was telling me to not take the video. However then the remainder of the gang began to get nearer as effectively.
"I finished the video as a result of with lots of them on bikes they may get behind and take my telephone.
"Additionally they appeared like they wish to battle. Then as I noticed a pair coming by. I abruptly shout on them to name the police et cetera.
"I believe the gang received a bit stunned as a result of till that point I did not communicate.
"However we joined forces with the couple and began to stroll out of The Meadows in direction of the town and extra gentle.
"They did not comply with and we tried to warn individuals passing by."
The coed says the couple he left the park with informed him that they had been attacked by the gang - and others later knowledgeable him on social media that they too had been focused by the louts.
He added: "A few of them mentioned they had been splashed into face with a drink, or they had been hit behind and different aggressive behaviour like throwing eggs or stones.
"The woman from the couple phoned the police after we received out of the Meadows.
"However I needed to share it on-line so if individuals see them, they get collectively. Particularly girls.
"I am a 6.2ft, 90kg man. I believe that is why the man who received nearer first was reluctant to additional assault me or one thing, which you'll see on the video.
"He went on sideways to take his balaclava on. However for others who're extra susceptible they may do different issues."
Sergeant Barry Mercer of Police Scotland's Edinburgh Division mentioned: “Officers had been referred to as to stories of motorcycle riders inflicting a disturbance on Melville Drive at round 11.50pm on Tuesday, 3 Could, 2022.
“Enquiries are ongoing and we might encourage anybody who has info or footage of the incident to contact the police.
“We're dedicated to tackling anti-social behaviour and can proceed to watch the realm.”
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