Two men arrested and charged following attempted murder in Edinburgh

Author: Liv ThomsonPublished 10th Oct 2025

Two men aged 28 have been arrested and charged in connection with an attempted murder on Prestonfield Avenue in Edinburgh.

The incident happened around 9.40pm on Friday, 26 September, 2025, when a 29-year-old man was struck by a van. He was taken to hospital for treatment.

Detective Constable Joanne Roberston said: “Extensive enquiries were carried out to trace those involved and I would like to thank members of the public who got in touch.”

The men have appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

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