Man taken to hospital following assault in Pilrig Park

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.”