Teenager charged over attack on refugee

A TEENAGER has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged attack on a Syrian refugee.

Shahbaz Ali, 25, was seriously injured after being stabbed.

Police Scotland said a 17-year-old man has been charged over an incident at an upper flat in Upper Gilmore Place in Edinburgh.

Anti-racism campaigners have condemned the alleged attack and set up an online appeal for donations “to help Shahbaz recover and rebuild his life”.

Sabir Zazai, chief executive of Scottish Refugee Council, said: “Scotland is home to many people fleeing conflict and human rights violations around the world and this alleged attack will not undermine our peaceful coexistence and legacy of a welcoming nation.”

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said:“police are investigating after a 25-yearold man was seriously injured at a flat.

“A 17-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with this incident and appeared before Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

“Anyone with information which may be able to help can contact Gayfield CID via 101.”