Man taken to hospital after 'stabbing' as suspect due in court

A man was taken to hospital following an alleged stabbing in Edinburgh.

Emergency services were called to the capital’s London Road at around 8.40am on Sunday morning following reports of a disturbance.

Medical crews transported a man to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.

Officers charged a 30-year-old man in connection with the attack. He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 8.40am on Sunday, November 16, 2025, we received a report of a disturbance on London Road, Edinburgh.

“One man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.

“A 30-year-old male has been arrested and charged in connection and is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, November 17, 2025.”

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