Two police officers injured after being 'attacked by man acting strangely'

A 26-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident on Atholl Crescent, Edinburgh.

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Two police officers were injured after being allegedly attacked by a man in Edinburgh.

Police were called to Atholl Crescent, at around 12.25pm on Tuesday, after receiving reports of a man “acting strangely”.

They sustained minor injuries and did not require further treatment.

A 26-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “We were called around 12.25pm on Tuesday, February 21, to a report of a man acting strangely on Atholl Crescent Edinburgh.

“Two officers attended and were assaulted. They sustained minor injuries but did not require medical treatment.

“A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

“A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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