Helicopter launched after man falls on Arthur’s seat

An air rescue was launched yesterday to help a 42-year-old man who broke his foot after falling on Arthur’s Seat.

Emergency services were alerted at 7.20pm.

The man’s injuries are not life threatening.

A SFRS spokesman said: “At the moment we have several appliances there with firefighters in attendance to help rescue a man with a broken foot.

“We also have a helicopter assisting the rescue operation.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “At around 7.20pm, police in Edinburgh were alerted that a 42-year-old man had fallen on Arthur’s Seat.

“We worked with ambulance and fire service to safely get the injured man from the hill.”