Police arrest 22-year-old man in connection with serious assault in city centre

Police investigating a serious assault which took place in the city centre last month have made an arrest. 

The incident took place on Frederick Street around 3.25am on Sunday 7 July 2024. 

A 32-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment following the attack. 

Officers say that a 22-year-old man has now been arrested and charged and a report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal. 

A police spokesperson said: “A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a serious assault in Edinburgh on Sunday, 7 July 2024. 

“The incident took place on Frederick Street, around 3.25am and a 32-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment. 

“He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on a later date.  

“A report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”