Edinburgh police following positive line of inquiry after man, 44, stabbed in Gorgie

Police are following a positive line of inquiry after a man was stabbed at a property in Gorgie.
By Jamie McKenzie
Published 22nd Jan 2021, 15:06 BST
Updated 22nd Jan 2021, 15:07 BST
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Officers were called to the address in Slateford Green on Wednesday evening where they found a 44-year-old man seriously injured.

He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh by paramedics. Details of his current condition have not been provided.

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Police have confirmed they are now pursuing a positive line of inquiry.

A man was stabbed at a property in Slateford Green on Wednesday evening.A man was stabbed at a property in Slateford Green on Wednesday evening.
A man was stabbed at a property in Slateford Green on Wednesday evening.

Local residents reported seeing multiple police cars and at least three ambulances at the scene on Wednesday.

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