Teenager charged over serious assault on Syrian refugee in Edinburgh
Shahbaz Ali, 28, was badly injured during an incident in Upper Gilmore Place.
Last updated 7th May 2018
A teenager has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged attack on a Syrian refugee in Edinburgh.
Campaigners said Shahbaz Ali, 28, was seriously injured after being stabbed in Edinburgh on Thursday May 3.
Police Scotland said a 17-year-old man has been charged over an incident at a flat in the city's Upper Gilmore Place.
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Police in Edinburgh are investigating after a 28-year-old man was seriously injured at a flat in Upper Gilmore Place shortly after 12am on Thursday 3rd May.
"A 17-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with this incident and appeared before Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Friday May 4.
"Anyone with information which may be able to help can contact Gayfield CID via 101.