Boy, 13, charged over police officer attack near school
The boy was arrested at Newbattle High School
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A 13-year-old boy has been charged with carrying a knife and assaulting a police officer.
The teenager was arrested following the incident at a park near Newbattle High School on Monday.
Police Scotland were called to the school in Dalkeith just after lunchtime after being alerted by a community support officer.
Midlothian Council said no one was hurt and children at the school were safe.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 鈥淎 13-year-old boy was charged in connection with offences including being in possession of a knife and police assault.
鈥淎 report will be submitted to the relevant authorities.鈥