Incident at Palmerston Place this morning

A large police presence is visible in Edinburgh’s West End this morning with reports of one person being arrested.

A 20 year-old man has been taken to hospital, and a 19 year-old is said to have been arrested by police.

A police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 5:30am on Saturday 7 November 2020, police received a report of a man being injured following a disturbance in Palmerston Place, Edinburgh. 

“Emergency services attended and a 20-year-old man has been taken to hospital.  A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

“Officers are not looking for anyone else.”

7th November 2020 Edinburgh – Police officers stand guard at a crime scene as forensic officers carry out their investigation into an incident on Palmerston Place in Edinburgh. A white car within the cordon area has several smashed windows. PHOTOS Live Edinburgh News