Street brawl outside Scots bar leaves two men in hospital
Two men have been rushed to hospital following a violent street brawl in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Emergency services raced to John Street in Penicuik, Midlothian, shortly after 1am on July 6 after reports of a disturbance outside a bar.
The road was quickly closed off as a heavy police presence descended on the area, with multiple ambulances also spotted at the scene.
The incident, which happened near the Cuikoo bar, caused disruption to traffic and forced Lothian Buses to divert services from the busy stretch of road, reports EdinburghLive.
One witness described seeing at least two people lying injured on the road during what they called a 'large brawl.' They said: 'At least two left lying on the road injured. Massive police response. Unsure how many were taken to hospital.'
Another local wrote on social media: 'Main Street is closed, no one getting past. Three ambulances, four police, people all over the road. Hope everyone is ok.'
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Police Scotland confirmed that two men, aged 45 and 50, were taken to hospital. Their current conditions have not been disclosed.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 1.15am on Sunday, 6 July, 2025, officers received a report of a disturbance on John Street, Penicuik. Two men, aged 45 and 50, were taken to hospital. Enquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing.'
Investigations remain underway, and the road has since reopened.
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