Three men charged after man found injured in stairwell

The men have been arrested and charged in connection with the 34-year-old's attempted murder.

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Three men have been arrested and charged in connection with an attempted murder in Edinburgh. 

Police were called to a common stairwell on West Pilton Grove around 5pm on Friday June 18, where a 34-year-old man was found seriously injured. 

He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment. 

Chief Inspector Sarah Taylor, said: “We would like to thank those who have come forward and assisted with our enquiries.

“I would like to reassure the members of the community that this was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the wider public.

“Our officers and partners will continue to engage with local residents to provide reassurance and I would encourage anyone who has any concerns surrounding crime in the area to get in contact with police.

“Police can be contacted on 101 or alternatively the charity Crime stoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

All three men are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday.

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