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Man and woman arrested and charged after man found injured in Whitson

Two people have been arrested and charged after a man was found with serious injuries in Edinburgh.

The 43-year-old man was discovered unresponsive in a garden in Whitson Road around 9.30pm on Friday, 17 July, 2026.

He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where he remains in a critical condition.

A 24-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

Both are due to appear before Edinburgh Sheriff Court today Tuesday, 21 July, 2026.

Detective Chief Inspector Jonny Wright said: “Incidents of this nature can understandably cause concern amongst the local community and officers remain in the area to provide reassurance.

“We’d like to thank members of the public for their assistance during our investigation.”

City Centre robberies: Man and woman arrested and charged

Two people have been arrested and charged in connection with robberies and attempted robberies in Edinburgh city centre.

Between Wednesday, 12 November and Thursday, 13 November, 2025, three people were approached in the city centre and asked to hand over belongings.

A 53-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Friday, 14 November, in connection.

Detectives believe there was another attempted robbery on Nicolson Street 3.55am on Wednesday, 12 November, 2025, and this has not yet been reported. Officers are appealing for the couple, and the member of the public who intervened in this attempted robbery, to come forward.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 0320 of 12 November 2025.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.