Police in Edinburgh have charged a 51-year-old man with attempted murder after officers were called to Old Tolbooth Wynd at 1am on Wednesday morning (10 April).
It's believed that the victim was a 51-year-old woman.
A spokesperson for the force said:
“Police in Edinburgh have charged a 51-year-old man in connection with attempted murder after officers were called to an address in the Old Tolbooth Wynd area at around 1.05am on Wednesday, April 10.
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“A 51-year-old woman was taken to hospital with minor injuries and released following treatment.
“The man is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday, April 11.”
Old Tolbooth Wynd is in the Canongate area of the Royal Mile, adjacent to the historic Tollbooth Tavern pub which was built in 1591.
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