Clermiston incident: Man rushed to hospital as police lock down Edinburgh street following 'disturbance'

A 32-year-old man was taken to hospital as police were forced to lock down an Edinburgh street following a ‘disturbance’ which led to the arrest of a teenager.

The incident took place on Parkgrove Road, Clermiston, at around 7.50pm on Saturday evening (August 27).

A 16-year-old male has been arrested connection with the incident.

Police cordoned off the street while ambulance staff attended to the man, who was found lying injured on the ground.

A 32-year-old man was taken to hospital as police were forced to lockdown an Edinburgh street following a disturbance on Sunday evening (August 28).

The extent of the man’s injuries is not currently known.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 7.50pm on Saturday, 27 August, 2022, officers were called to a report of a disturbance on Parkgrove Road in Edinburgh.

“A 32-year-old man was taken by ambulance to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

“A 16-year-old male youth has been arrested in connection with the incident and enquiries are ongoing.”