A police investigation has been launched after a 36-year-old man was attacked in Pilrig Park.
The incident took place at around 7pm last night Wednesday 12 June 2024.
The area was cordoned off and locals reported a significant police presence.
Officers said that the man was taken to hospital for treatment. His condition has not been released at this time.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 7pm on Wednesday, 12 June, 2024, we were called to a report of a 36-year-old man assaulted in Pilrig Park, Edinburgh.
“He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.
“Enquiries are at an early stage to establish the exact circumstances surrounding this incident.”
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.
