A man responsible for the attempted murder of another man in Edinburgh in 2020 has been jailed.
At Edinburgh High Court on Friday (13 May 2022) Robbie Brown, aged 22, was sentenced to 10 years in prison following the attack which occurred on Thursday, 26 November, 2020.
The victim, who was 22-years-old at the time, was in a property on Craigentinny Road when he was attacked with bladed weapons.
Detective Sergeant Keith Taylor said: “Robbie Brown orchestrated this violent and premeditated attack, an attack which could have cost the victim his life, therefore we welcome him being brought to account for his actions.
“Following the incident we issued an appeal for the help of the public and I would like to thank everyone who came forward to assist.
“I would also like to thank the victim and hope that this sentencing will offer him some comfort.
“We are committed to bringing perpetrators of violence to justice and providing all the necessary support and assistance to victims of such offences.”
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