Police cordon in place on busy Edinburgh street following early-morning assault

Police Scotland has cordoned off an area around the Capital’s Granton Square following an incident involving the assault of two men.

Further details are expected later this afternoon but in a statement this morning the force said inquiries were ongoing.

Two men have been taken to hospital. Picture: Contributedplaceholder image
Two men have been taken to hospital. Picture: Contributed

A spokesperson said: “Around 1.10am on Saturday, July 3, 2021, officers received a report of two men having been assaulted in Granton Square, Edinburgh.

"The men were taken to hospital for treatment and enquiries are ongoing into the incident.”

More details to follow.

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