Two charged after suspected ‘crossbow’ attack in Edinburgh

A 42-year-old man was found injured and taken to hospital for treatment.

Two men have been charged after a suspected crossbow attack in Edinburgh.

Emergency services were called to Durar Drive and Ardshiel Avenue in Clermiston at 8am on Thursday, June 25.

A 42-year-old man was found injured and taken to hospital for treatment.

Two men, aged 34 and 32, have been now charged in connection with a serious assault on Ardshiel Avenue.

A 60-year-old man who had been arrested has been released without charge.

The residential streets were locked down by officers. Images taken at the scene show uniformed cops standing guard around the area where one resident voiced concerns about “blood all over the street”.

Among the items at the scene, were a metal bar and an arrow from a crossbow. Various other blood-stained items were seen lying nearby a fence.

One local resident said: “I heard a guy got battered with a metal pole. There’s blood all over the street.

“Six police cars are at the street, and it’s all taped off. It’s a bit worrying to see something like this first thing in the morning, to say the least.”

Another image from the scene appears to show a baseball cap and an open first aid kit – with forensic markers on the pavement next to each item.

Some officers could be seen wearing personal protective equipment including face masks and gloves as they comb through the evidence. Detectives and police vehicles also remain on site inspecting the aftermath.

The two men charged are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Friday, 26 June.

Detective Inspector Alan Sharp said: “We want to thank the public for their assistance with our investigation.

“Enquiries remain ongoing but we are not seeking to identify anyone else in relation to the incident.”

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