Man charged with attemped murder after pub attack

A MAN has been charged with attempted murder after a 28-year-old male was seriously injured within a pub in Gilmerton.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st Dec 2016, 09:59 BST
Updated 6th Dec 2016, 11:51 BST
Man due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff CourtMan due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Man due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court

The 60-year-old was arrested in Essex yesterday following inquiries by officers from Gayfield CID.

He is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Friday, December 2.

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The attack took place on Sunday at around 2.40pm at a venue in Drum Street.

At the time it was understood the victim had been stabbed and was rushed to the Royal Infirmary to be treated for injuries to his chest.