Woman taken to hospital and man arrested after 'stabbing'

A man has been arrested in connection with the alleged stabbing of a woman in Edinburgh.

Emergency services were called to Muirhouse Park at around 5.20am on Wednesday after a 43-year-old woman was seriously assaulted.

She was taken to hospital for treatment to stab wounds.

A 52-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 5.20am on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, officers received a report of a serious assault on Muirhouse Park, Edinburgh.

“A 43-year-old woman was taken to hospital for treatment.

“A 52-year-old man has been arrested in connection and enquiries are ongoing.”

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