Man charged over Edinburgh pub attack

A MAN has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting at an Edinburgh pub, police said yesterday.

The 24-year-old victim needed hospital treatment after the incident at Jock's Lodge on London Road in the capital at around 8:30pm on Sunday.

He was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with wounds to his legs and was later released.

Lothian and Borders Police yesterday said that a 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

They added that he was expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today.