TWO teenagers have been charged following an alleged assault on a pregnant woman.
The 13-year-old boys have been reported after the alleged incident took place in High Street in Tranent, East Lothian, at around 6.20pm on Friday 30 August.
Following the alleged incident, the woman’s husband took to social media in a bid to identify the boys.
He then posted an update this week to reveal his wife had suffered a miscarriage while in hospital.
He wrote: “I just want to update everyone about the condition of my wife.
“It is with a heavy heart to inform the community that my wife had a miscarriage, pregnancy loss and she is still in the hospital recuperating.
“This is a very traumatic, heartbreaking, and a horrible experience for us, especially to my wife and kids.
“I am making an appeal to everyone, if you have sons [and] daughters, nieces [and] nephews, please have a word with them.
“Teach them and remind them everyday how to respect people and behave in public places. Good manners should be taught and start at home.”
Shocked locals also took to social media to express their disgust at the incident and to offer their condolences on the family’s loss.
One said: “Oh my God, that’s so terrible. I really hoped she would get better. Love to you all.”
A second added: “Sorry to hear this, hope they charge whoever did this to your wife and baby.”
And a third posted: “I’m so sorry for this devastating loss, I hope in time you get justice.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Following a report on August 30 that a woman was assaulted at a bus stop in Tranent, extensive enquiries were carried out by the East Lothian community police team.
“Two 13-year-old boys have now been charged and reported.”
