Police were called to Buckstone Terrace around midday today following reports of “concern for a man.”

Officers attended the scene and one man was taken to hospital whilst another was detained.

The street was cordoned off and a black BMW car was being closely guarded by officers.

A forensic examination is being carried out and enquiries into the circumstances are continuing.

A police spokeswoman said: “Police in Edinburgh were called to the Buckstone area about 12.15pm following a report of concern for a man, who was traced by officers and taken to hospital.

“Another man is currently detained in connection with this and enquiries are continuing.”

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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.