Edinburgh man rushed to hospital after brutal street attack as police hunt suspects
A large police presence swooped on Leith Street, just outside St James Quarter, at around 10.40pm on Friday night, after a man was seriously assaulted.
Footage from the scene shows the injured man lying on the ground surrounded by concerned passers-by before a police car and van arrive, followed by the ambulance service.
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Police have confirmed the 60-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries and inquiries are ongoing to locate those responsible.
It is understood officers are hunting two men who are believed to have been involved in the horror street attack.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 10.40pm on Friday, 11 July, 2025, police received a report a man had been seriously assaulted in Leith Street, Edinburgh.
"Emergency services attended and the 60-year-old man was taken to hospital. Enquiries are ongoing to locate those responsible."
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