Man due in court following assault on High School Wynd

Police have arrested and charged a 37-year-old man in connection with an assault on High School Wynd, Edinburgh which took place on Friday 20 September 2024. 

This followed an altercation between a 34-year-old cyclist and the occupants of a vehicle. 

A video of the incident was widely shared on social media and viewed around six million times. 

Officers say that the accused man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today Monday 23rd September 2024.

A police spokesperson said: “A 37-year-old man has been arrested and charged with the alleged assault of a 34-year-old male cyclist on High School Wynd, Edinburgh, on Friday, 20 September 2024. 

“He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 23 September 2024.”