A man has died in hospital following a stabbing at the Banana Flats in Edinburgh, and a 33-year-old man has been arrested by police. Emergency crews, including Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service, responded to reports of a disturbance outside Cables Wynd House in Leith at around 9.45pm on Sunday, July 5. Upon arrival, officers found a man with serious injuries. He was rushed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh but died shortly afterward.
Police investigation underway
Investigators have arrested a 33-year-old man as enquiries continue. Images from the scene show dozens of police cars and officers standing guard behind a large cordon. Armed police and a forensic team were also spotted. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 9.45pm on Sunday, 5 July, 2026 police received a report of a disturbance outside Cables Wynd House, Edinburgh. Officers attended and a man was found with serious injuries. He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where he died a short time later. A 33-year-old man has been arrested and enquiries are ongoing.”
Background on Banana Flats
Cables Wynd House, commonly known as the Banana Flats due to its curved shape, is a well-known residential tower block in Leith. The incident has shocked the local community. Police have not yet released the identity of the deceased or the arrested man. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
