Enquiries ongoing following incident in Buckstone Terrace

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.”