A 57-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with an assault in Leith.
Police were called to the incident on Newkirkgate yesterday afternoon, Monday 4 May 2026.
A 47-year-old man was taken to hospital and officers cordoned off the scene to facilitate the investigation.
Enquiries into the incident are said to be ongoing.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 3.45pm on Monday, 4 May, 2026, we were called to an assault on Newkirkgate in Edinburgh.
“Emergency services attended and a 47-year-old man was taken to hospital.
“A 57-year-old woman was arrested in connection with the incident and enquiries are ongoing.”
