Man arrested after OAP, 86, stabbed in Edinburgh

A MAN has been arrested after an 86-year-old was stabbed.
By The Newsroom
Published 2nd Dec 2014, 11:50 BST
Police were called to a collision in the Smithton area at 4.39pm on Saturday. Picture: John DevlinPolice were called to a collision in the Smithton area at 4.39pm on Saturday. Picture: John Devlin
Police were called to a collision in the Smithton area at 4.39pm on Saturday. Picture: John Devlin

The incident happened in Gylemuir Road, Edinburgh, at around 11am yesterday.

The 86-year-old man was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment.

Police Scotland said a 55-year-old man has been arrested and he is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today.

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