Man arrested over serious assault in Portobello

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Police have made an arrest.

A man has been arrested in connection with a serious assault in Portobello.

The incident happened in Mountcastle Terrace at around 6am on Sunday, 27 August 2017.

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A 32-year-old man was arrested the day after police issued an appeal on Monday and has been released pending further enquiry.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Detectives are very grateful to those who supported the appeal for information.”

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