Six men charged with attempted murder following brawl in Edinburgh's Burdiehouse area

The disturbance involving several men happened back in January

Southhouse Square
Author: Paul ReillyPublished 22nd Apr 2024

Six men have been charged with attempted murder following a brawl in the Burdiehouse area of Edinburgh earlier this year.

Emergency services attended Southhouse Square following reports of a disturbance involving several men around 8.35pm on 26 January.

One man, aged 25, was found seriously injured and taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

A second man, aged 24, was also injured in the altercation and sought medical treatment.

A black BMW car was also stolen during the incident.

Extensive enquiries were carried out and six men, aged between 20 and 58, were arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Detective Sergeant Steven Dick said: "I would like to thank the members of the public who responded to our appeal for information and came forward with information."

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