Edinburgh police tape off area of London Road after man found seriously assaulted

Emergency services were called to London Road in the city at around 6am on Monday, April 14, following reports of a 47-year-old man having been seriously assaulted.

The victim was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.

Police have put a cordon in place after a man was found seriously injured. | National World

Officers remain at the scene while investigations are carried out. A police cordon is in place at Cadzow Place between its junction with Montrose Terrace and Abbey Lane. The cordon is not restricting traffic and pedestrians are able to pass through the area.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 6am on Monday, April 14, we received a report of a serious assault in the London Road area of Edinburgh. Emergency services attended and a 47-year-old man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

"Officers remain in the area and are carrying out extensive enquiries. Anyone with any concerns or information can approach these officers or call police on 101 quoting incident 0378 of April 14.”