News / Edinburgh & East

Man charged with attacking 82-year-old woman in street

Woman was taken to hospital with a serious injury after being assaulted and robbed in Leith on Monday.

Man charged with attacking 82-year-old woman in street — Man will appear in court on Thursday in connection with incident. SNS Group

STV News

18th Feb 2021

A man has been arrested and charged with assaulting and robbing an 82-year-old woman in Leith.

The 33-year-old suspect will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday.

The incident happened on Hamburgh Place at around 4.35pm on Monday, February 8.

Police Scotland said: “The woman was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with a serious injury and has since been released.

“A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal and the man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today.”

STV News is now on WhatsApp

Get all the latest news from around the country

Follow STV News

Follow STV News on WhatsApp

Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country

WhatsApp channel QR Code

Popular Videos

From Errol to Ukraine: Charity celebrates 100 lorries of aid to conflict zone

North East & Tayside

Charity celebrates sending 100 lorries of aid to Ukraine

North Sea offshore helicopters reaches milestone with 1,000 taskings

North East & Tayside

Offshore helicopter crew reaches milestone with 1,000 taskings

Artist creates miniature replicas of Edinburgh’s pubs

Edinburgh & East

Artist creates miniature replicas of Edinburgh's pubs

New display examines medical evolution at Tayside’s biggest hospital

North East & Tayside

New display examines medical evolution at Tayside's biggest hospital

First Minister John Swinney won’t support assisted dying vote

First Minister John Swinney will not support assisted dying vote

Trending Now