Man charged over Edinburgh attack

A 32-year-old man has been charged with serious assault following a city centre street brawl in the early hours of Sunday.

Around 40 officers were sent to Queensferry Street in the West End at about 3:45am on Sunday following a report of a disturbance.

Three men aged 32, 31 and 26 were taken to hospital for treatment and later discharged.

Police are continuing their inquiries.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “A 32-year-old man was arrested and has been charged in connection with a serious assault.

“He was scheduled to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.”

Queensferry Street – one of the city’s busiest bus routes – was cordoned off until around 1pm while police and forensics officers carried out their investigations.

Neighbouring Hope Street was also closed to traffic, while pedestrians were also being asked to take alternative routes.

Businesses and restaurants within the cordon area were closed for several hours as police combed the area.