Man rushed to hospital following serious assault in Edinburgh's Muirhouse Gardens
Police probe ongoing after serious stairwell attack
A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following an assault in an Edinburgh stairwell.
Emergency services were called to the incident in a common stairwell in the Muirhouse Gardens area of the city at around 12.45pm on Friday.
The victim was transported to hospital by ambulance for treatment.
Officers currently remain in attendance at the scene as an investigation into the attack continues.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Extensive enquiries are ongoing.
"Anyone with any information or concerns can approach the officers, or call 101 and quote reference number 1501 of Friday, 17 July, 2026."