Woman charged with assault as two people injured in early-morning 'disturbance' on Edinburgh street

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Police were called to the scene of a “disturbance” in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Two people were left injured and a woman has been charged following an alleged assault in Edinburgh.

Police were called to the scene of a “disturbance” on Newton Street in Gorgie at around 5am on Sunday, August 23.

Emergency services have now confirmed that a 32-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman were injured.

A 33-year-old woman was arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 5am on Sunday, 23 August, 2026, we were called to a report of a disturbance in the Newton Street area of Edinburgh.

"Officers attended and a 32-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman were given treatment for minor injuries.

"A 33-year-old woman was arrested and charged in connection with assault and is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.

"Enquiries are ongoing."

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