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A man has been taken to hospital after a suspected stabbing that took place in Niddrie in the East of Edinburgh at 9.30am this morning.



The Edinburgh Evening News reports that the attack caused 'serious injuries', and that his current condition is unknown. They add that an anonymous source said that the incident was in relation to a stabbing.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said:

"Police in Edinburgh were called following a serious assault in the Niddrie Marischal Drive area at around 9.30am on Tuesday, October 15.

"A man was taken to hospital by the Scottish Ambulance Service with serious injuries and officers remain at the scene.

"Enquiries are ongoing."

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