A man was rushed to hospital after an alleged assault sparked a two hour standoff with specialist police officers in Edinburgh.
Emergency services were called to the scene on Kidlaw Close in the Liberton area of the capital at around 6.05am on Sunday.
A 19-year-old was injured during a ‘disturbance’ at the property and was later taken to hospital for treatment however his condition is not currently known.
The incident was concluded at around 8.05am when another man, also aged 19, was arrested.
He was due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers were called to an address in Kidlaw Close, Edinburgh, at around 6.05am on Sunday, 21 March following a disturbance within a property.
“Specialist officers attended and the incident was concluded safely at around 8.05am.
“A 19-year-old man was taken to hospital after being assaulted, and a second man, also aged 19, has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
“He is due to appear before Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 22 March, and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”
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