Man arrested following 'attempted murder' on town high street

A 47-year-old man was arrested on St Andrew Street, Dalkeith, on Thursday evening.

Man arrested following ‘attempted murder’ on Dalkeith High Street in Midlothian © Google Maps 2024

A man has been arrested following an alleged attempted murder on a Midlothian town high street.

Emergency services were called to Dalkieth’s High Street following an alleged attempted murder at around 8.25pm on Thursday.

Police confirmed that a 47-year-old man was later arrested on St Andrew Street.

Enquiries into the incident remain ongoing.

A spokesperson said: “A 47-year-old man was arrested in St Andrew Street, Dalkeith in connection with an attempted murder which happened in High Street around 8.25pm on Thursday, December 14, 2023.

“Enquiries are ongoing.”

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