A 13-YEAR-OLD boy was allegedly assaulted near to Preston Lodge High School earlier today (Friday).

Police were called to an incident on Schaw Road, just outside the school, where the teenager was allegedly assaulted.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers were called to the Schaw Road area of Prestonpans after reports that a 13-year-old boy was assaulted around 12.15pm on Friday, May 12.

“Enquiries are being carried out.”