OAP left with facial injuries after daytime attack in Leith Links

The entrance to Leith Links off Duncan Place.The entrance to Leith Links off Duncan Place.
The entrance to Leith Links off Duncan Place.
AN OAP was left with a serious facial injury after an assault in Leith.

Police have arrested and charged a 20-year-old man in connection with a serious assault in the Leith Links area on Tuesday November 21 at around 2.30pm.

The 70-year-old male victim was taken to the Royal Infirmary with a serious facial injury after the incident.

The alleged attacker is scheduled to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday January 23.