North Edinburgh Paths Under Siege: Cyclists, Walkers in Danger

0:00It's April 21st. This is Edinburgh News Today, driven by AI. Cyclists, walkers, and runners in North Edinburgh are dodging danger on paths like Chancellor Paff near Benghom Recreation Ground. Gaines of early teen boys have been hurling stones, logs, and even bikes at folks, leading to injuries and close calls in recent weeks. 174-year-old cyclist, Eric Holligan, got smacked on the shoulder by a big stone last Tuesday while heading toward Granton. It ripped through his clothes, left a nasty scab, and could have been deadly if it hit his head. Another guy, Ian Davies, swerved a flying log that clipped his front tire at the five past junction. Residents feel trapped now. These old railway tracks are gold for getting around the city, but feral use are turning them hostile. People want more cops patrolling to break up the lordering groups and stop the chaos. Women like Sarah Gayle face extra heat, with Balaklava wearing kids on bikes jumping out, yelling curses on Hawthorne Vale path and Victoria Park even, laid as 10.30pm.

1:03Her husband's car got egg nearby too, and she's dodging packs on scooters. Police Scotland's been reached out to, but no word yet on wrapping up patrols or cracking down folks are hoping these paths stay safe for everyone real. Soon.