Trinity newsagent attempted murder: second arrest

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A second man has appeared in court following an attempted murder and robbery at a Trinity newsagent last month.

Tahir Ahme, 53, sustained serious injuries to his head during the incident, which happened at the A&A Newsagents in South Trinity Road on Friday 12 August.

David Allan, 49, was charged on Wednesday 31 August and appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on 1 September. He was remanded in custody.

A second accused, aged 22,  was detained yesterday and appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court earlier today. He, too, was remanded in custody and both men will appear in court at a later date.

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