An area on Gilmerton Road has been sealed off by police after a person was injured during an incident earlier today.
Emergency services raced to the scene near to the Aldi supermarket just after 5.15pm and the injured person was rushed to
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Cordons have been set up and local roads have been closed.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said “About 5.15pm officers in Edinburgh responded to reports of a person being assaulted on Gilmerton Road.
“The injured person has been transferred to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment.
“Officers remain in attendance and road closures are in place.”