30-year-old man due to appear in court

A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a serious assault in Muirhouse Gardens, Edinburgh.

A 54-year-old man was taken to hospital on Friday afternoon with serious injuries following the incident at Muirhouse Gardens. | Stock

placeholder image — A 54-year-old man was taken to hospital on Friday afternoon with serious injuries following the incident at Muirhouse Gardens. | Stock

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Emergency services were called to a common stairwell around 12.45pm on Friday, July 17. A 54-year-old man was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment to serious injuries.

The 30-year-old man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, July 20. Anyone with any information or concerns can approach officers, or call 101 and quote reference number 1501 of Friday, 17 July.