Man charged after dog attack in Edinburgh

A 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged after another man was seriously injured following a dog attack in Edinburgh.

The 24-year-old victim was found near to the junction between Drum Brae South and Duart Crescent around 8.10 pm on Thursday, 4 May.

He suffered severe facial injuries and was taken to The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.

The dog has since been seized.

Detective Constable Stephen Nelson said : “This was an isolated incident which happened within a private dwelling.

"A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal and the man is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.”

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