A 23-year-old man has been taken to hospital following an assault which took place in Pilrig Park.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “We were made aware a man having been assaulted at a park on Pilrig Street in Edinburgh shortly after 2pm on Tuesday, 27 February.

“The 23-year-old man has been taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and enquiries are ongoing.”

27/2/2024 Picture Alan Simpson Police cordoned off the area following a serious assault in Pilrig Park
27/2/2024 Picture Alan Simpson Police cordoned off the area following a serious assault in Pilrig Park
27/2/2024 Picture Alan Simpson Police cordoned off the area following a serious assault in Pilrig Park
27/2/2024 Picture Alan Simpson Police cordoned off the area following a serious assault in Pilrig Park
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