Police investigation a serious assault on a 19-year-old male in Granton Crescent Park which took place around 11am this morning are following a positive line of enquiry.
It is understood that the victim who was taken to hospital, was attacked with a bladed weapon.
His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
A force spokesperson said: “Police in Edinburgh are investigating an altercation, which is currently believed to have taken place in the Granton Crescent Park area around 11am this morning.
“A 19-year-old man has been taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with a serious injury, which is not thought to be life-threatening.
“Officers remain in the area and are currently following a positive line of enquiry in connection with this.”
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.
