Man, 47, charged with attempted murder after 'stabbing' victim in Edinburgh flat

A 47-year-old man has been charged in connection with an attempted murder in Edinburgh.

At around 5.25pm on Wednesday, July 9, officers were called to a report of a disturbance at an address in the Northcote Street area.

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It is understood 43-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being ‘stabbed’ at the property.

The 47-year-old is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Friday, July 11.

On Thursday, a Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the incident.”

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