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Edinburgh man rushed to hospital after ‘dog bites him near shopping centre’

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An Edinburgh local has been charged after a man was rushed to hospital following reports he was bitten by a dog.

The alleged incident happened on Monday June 3 on St Anthony Street in Leith, near to the popular Newkirkgate Shopping Centre.



A man ended up at Edinburgh’s Royal Infirmary Hospital after emergency services races to the scene.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 3.40 pm on Monday, 3 June, officers were called to a report of a man bitten by a dog in St Anthony Street, Edinburgh.

“The 42-year-old man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.”

They confirmed a 43-year-old man was arrested and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

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They said: “A 43-year-old man has been charged in connection with this incident and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

“The dog was removed to kennels.”

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