Edinburgh crime: Man, 30, charged after serious assault which left elderly man with head injury

A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the serious assault of an elderly man in Edinburgh.
By Anna Bryan
Published 6th Jul 2022, 07:46 BST
Updated 6th Jul 2022, 07:46 BST
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The assault occurred at around 2.30pm on Friday, May 13, 2022, when officers were alerted to an injured man on Forrest Road, Edinburgh.

The 73-year-old victim sustained serious head injuries as a result of the attack, and was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.

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Police have arrested and charged a man, who is set to attend Edinburgh Sheriff Court in the future.

A public statement from Police Scotland read: “A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a serious assault in Forrest Road, Edinburgh.”

“The assault happened around 2.30pm on Friday, 13 May, 2022 after officers were called to a report of a 73-year-old man having sustained serious head injuries.

“The man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.”