Suspect charged after man 'stabbed' on street

Emergency services were called to Nicolson Street at around 7.20pm on Friday

Suspect charged after man ‘stabbed’ on Edinburgh streetiStock

A suspect has been charged after a man was allegedly stabbed on a street in Edinburgh.

Emergency services were called to Nicolson Street at around 7.20pm on Friday following reports of a serious assault.

A man was taken to hospital for treatment after the attack.

Officers have charged a 23-year-old man in connection with the incident. He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 7.20pm on Friday, April 10, 2026, officers received a report of a serious assault on Nicolson Street, Edinburgh.

“A man was taken to hospital for treatment.

“A 23-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection and is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, April 13, 2026.”

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