Police officers in Edinburgh have arrested three people, following a racially-motivated attack in the city in the early hours of this morning.
The incident happened around 2am when a group of men allegedly attacked an Asian man in the Downfield Place area of the city.
Two of those who were arrested are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court tomorrow (Monday, April 7, 2014) with the third expected to appear at a later date.
The victim remains seriously ill in hospital.
Detective Sergeant John Graham, who is leading the investigation, said: “The incident took place around 2am this morning in the Gorgie/Dalry area of the city. We are currently conducting door to door enquiries and have Downfield Place taped off while forensic enquiries are carried out. I would appeal to anyone who witnessed this attack and who has not already spoken to police officers to call us on 101 or contact us through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
