Man critical after New Year's Day attack in Edinburgh
A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being attacked in Edinburgh on New Year's Day.
A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being attacked in Edinburgh on New Year's Day.
Police Scotland said the man in his 30s sustained severe injuries following a disturbance'' at Great Junction Street in Leith at 2am.
A force spokesman said: Police were called to Great Junction Street at around 2am in response to reports of a disturbance.
A man in his 30s was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with serious injuries and he is currently in a critical condition.
Officers are carrying out inquiries in Leith and are following a positive line of inquiry.''
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.