A man has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged attempted murder in Edinburgh.

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Officers from Police Scotland said a 48-year-old man was arrested following an incident in the Marine Drive area of Edinburgh on Saturday, May 9.

A man has been arrested in connection with an attempted murder on Marine Drive

The alleged victim was a 36-year-old man.

The 48-year-old man will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, May 11.

Detective Inspector Jonathan Pleasance, of Corstorphine CID, said: “A 48-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the alleged attempted murder of a 36-year-old man in the Marine Drive area of Edinburgh on Saturday, May 9, 2020.

“He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 11 May, 2020. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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Man, 48, arrested and charged in connection with alleged attempted murder in Edinburgh