A 43-year-old man remains in a critical condition in hospital after being found unresponsive with serious injuries in a garden on Whitson Road in Saughton, Edinburgh, at around 9.30pm on Friday, July 17. He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
Arrests and Charges
Police have confirmed that a 24-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. Both are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday, July 21.
Police Investigation
An investigation was launched at the weekend, with officers urging witnesses or anyone with CCTV or door camera footage from Friday night to come forward. Locals reported seeing police in white suits and cordons being erected on Whitson Road and surrounding areas. Officers remained at the scene well into the afternoon as a probe got underway into how the man sustained his injuries.
Community Reassurance
Detective Chief Inspector Jonny Wright said: “Incidents of this nature can understandably cause concern amongst the local community and officers remain in the area to provide reassurance. We’d like to thank members of the public for their assistance during our investigation.” Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing.
