17-year-old male youth charged with attempted murder and serious assault after disturbance in Granton Square, Edinburgh

A 17-year-old male youth has been arrested and charged in connection with an attempted murder and serious assault which happened in Edinburgh on Saturday, 3 July, 2021.

The incident happened at Granton Square at around 1.10am.

Two men, aged 19 and 21, were found with serious injuries and taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.

He is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday, 7 July, 2021.

Detective Sergeant Mark McGraw of CID in Edinburgh said :

“I want to reassure the public that this was an isolated incident and at no point were they at risk. Enquiries are continuing and I would like to thank the public for the assistance already provided."

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17-year-old male youth charged with attempted murder and serious assault after disturbance in Granton Square, Edinburgh

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