A woman was rushed to hospital following an alleged serious assault in Muirhouse earlier today.
Emergency services were called to the incident on Muirhouse Park just after 5am.
The road has been closed for most of today and forensic officers were seen carrying out their investigation.
Police have arrested a 52-year-old man in connection with the alleged incident and he will appear in court tomorrow.
Detectives have said there is no wider threat to the public.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 52-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a serious assault on Muirhouse Park, Edinburgh around 5.20am on Wednesday, 14 August, 2024.
“A 43-year-old woman was taken to hospital for treatment.
“This is being treated as an isolated incident and there was no wider risk to the public.
“The man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday, 15 August, 2024.”
