Man fighting for life in hospital and another arrested after assault

A 46-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

Man fighting for life in hospital and another arrested after assault in Edinburgh Google Maps

A man is in hospital fighting for his life after being assaulted in Edinburgh on Tuesday afternoon.

The incident happened at around 3.40pm on February 20 at Hunter Square in the Old Town.

The man was taken to hospital for treatment where he remains in a critical condition.

A 46-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

Police are now asking anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.

Detective inspector Steven Gray said: “Our enquiries into this incident are ongoing and I would urge anyone who may have information which could help to get in touch.

“I would ask that anyone who witnessed the incident or was in the area around that time to contact us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 2335 of February 20, 2024.

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