Teenager arrested and one man in hospital following ‘serious assault’ in Edinburgh

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a serious assault in Edinburgh.

Emergency services were called to the scene at Lower Granton Road in the early hours of Saturday morning (March 7). Officers, including firearms officers, were in attendance.

Police advised a 22-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment and enquiries into the incident remain ongoing.

Emergency services were called to Lower Granton Road in Edinburgh in the early hours of Saturday, March 7placeholder image
Emergency services were called to Lower Granton Road in Edinburgh in the early hours of Saturday, March 7 | Submitted

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 2.25am on Saturday, 7 March, 2026, we were called to Lower Granton Road in Edinburgh following a report of a serious assault.

"Emergency services attended and a 22-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment.

"Officers, including firearms officers, attended a property nearby and a 15-year-old male was arrested in connection. Enquiries are ongoing.”

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