Midlothian crime: Man arrested and charged after stabbing in Loanhead

Twenty-one-year-old taken to hospital

A 33-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a stabbing in Loanhead.

A 21-year-old man was taken to hospital after the incident in the High Street area of the town around tea time on Friday.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 5.30pm on Friday, 10 July, 2026, we were called to a serious assault in the High Street area of Loanhead.

“Emergency services attended and a 21-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment.

“A 33-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident and is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 13 July.”

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