Man arrested over Haymarket Station assault on Scottish Cup final day

A MAN has been arrested over an alleged assault at a station in Edinburgh on the day of the Scottish Cup final.
By The Newsroom
Published 9th Jun 2016, 13:34 BST
Updated 13th Jun 2016, 12:00 BST

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Edinburgh's Haymarket Station, where the assault is alleged to have taken placeEdinburgh's Haymarket Station, where the assault is alleged to have taken place
Edinburgh's Haymarket Station, where the assault is alleged to have taken place

A 37-year-old man was taken to hospital with a head injury after an attack at Haymarket station on May 21.

The incident occurred on platform three at about 9.45pm. The victim has since been released from hospital.

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British Transport Police said a 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday.

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