Man arrested following attempted murder in Leith

Leith shore
Published 19th Nov 2015

A 37 year old man has been arrested and charged, following an attempted murder in Leith.

It happened on Coatfield Lane at around 8.30pm on Saturday 14th November.

A 40 year old man was subjected to a sustained, violent attack - he's now in a stable condition in St John's Hospital in Livingston.

The accused is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court later today (Thu 19th November.)