Man and woman left in hospital and arrest made following 'disturbance'

A 65-year-old woman and a 63-year-old man have been left in hospital following the incident in Edinburgh on Sunday afternoon.

Two left in hospital and man arrested following street ‘disturbance’ in Edinburgh © Google Maps 2023

A man and a woman have been left in hospital and a 34-year-old has been arrested following a disturbance in Edinburgh.

Emergency services were called to the Balgreen Road area of the capital at around 3.40pm on Sunday.

A 65-year-old woman and a 63-year-old man were taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

Their current condition is unknown at this stage.

Officers confirmed that a 34-year-old man has since been arrested in connection with the incident.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 3.40pm on Sunday, March 26, 2023 we were called to reports of a disturbance on Balgreen Road, Edinburgh.

“Emergency services attended and a 65-year-old woman and a 63-year-old man were taken by ambulance to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

“A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and enquiries are ongoing.”