Two men have been charged after a suspected crossbow attack in Edinburgh left a 42-year-old man injured. Emergency services responded to Durar Drive and Ardshiel Avenue in Clermiston at 8am on Thursday, June 25.
Details of the Incident
The 42-year-old victim was found injured and taken to hospital for treatment. Two men, aged 34 and 32, have been charged in connection with a serious assault on Ardshiel Avenue. A 60-year-old man who had been arrested has been released without charge. The residential streets were locked down by officers.
Images from the scene show uniformed police guarding the area. A local resident reported seeing "blood all over the street." Among the items found at the scene were a metal bar and an arrow from a crossbow, along with other blood-stained items near a fence.
Witness Account
One local resident said: "I heard a guy got battered with a metal pole. There's blood all over the street. Six police cars are at the street, and it's all taped off. It's a bit worrying to see something like this first thing in the morning, to say the least." Another image shows a baseball cap and an open first aid kit with forensic markers on the pavement.
Police Investigation
Officers wearing personal protective equipment, including face masks and gloves, combed through evidence. Detectives and police vehicles remained on site. The two charged men are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Friday, June 26.
Detective Inspector Alan Sharp said: "We want to thank the public for their assistance with our investigation. Enquiries remain ongoing but we are not seeking to identify anyone else in relation to the incident."
