A MAN has been charged with attempted murder after a gun was allegedly fired in Edinburgh.
Police were called to an incident at the Hailesland Gardens housing scheme in Wester Hailes at around 3.40pm on July 24 to reports of a firearm being discharged.
A 23-year-old man was taken to hospital where he was treated for serious but not life-threatening injuries.
Police have now confirmed that a 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with attempted murder and possession of a firearm.
He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Friday.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with attempted murder and possession of a firearm in Edinburgh.
“The incident occurred on Thursday, July 24 on Hailesland Gardens, Edinburgh around 3.40pm.
“The 25-year-old is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Friday, August 15.”
