A 21-year-old man was rushed to hospital following an alleged stabbing on Loanhead High Street, with a 33-year-old man arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
Emergency services were called to the High Street area of Loanhead around 5.30pm on Friday, July 10, 2026, after police received a report of a serious assault. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment, though the nature of his injuries has not been disclosed.
Arrest and Charges
A 33-year-old man was arrested and charged in relation to the incident. He is scheduled to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, July 13, 2026.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 5.30pm on Friday, 10 July, 2026, we were called to a serious assault in the High Street area of Loanhead. Emergency services attended and a 21-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment. A 33-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident and is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 13 July."
Police have launched an investigation into the incident, which is believed to have involved a stabbing. Further details have not been released at this time.
