Four men arrested in connection with serious assault in Danderhall

Four men aged 33, 34, and two aged 17 have been arrested and
charged in connection with a serious assault in Danderhall.

A large number of officers attended the scene at Edmonstone
Terrace around 2.40pm on Sunday afternoon and one man who was seen standing on
a rooftop was later arrested in a garden by officers wearing riot gear.

The men are expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.

A 35-year-old man was treated at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary
with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

A spokesman added: “A multi-agency response took place and
one man, 35, was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment to serious
but non-life threatening injuries.

“Four men, aged 33, 34, 17, and 17 have been arrested and
charged in connection with the incident. They are expected to appear at
Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.

“Further enquiries are ongoing.”