Man arrested after OAP, 86, stabbed in Edinburgh
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A MAN has been arrested after an 86-year-old was stabbed.
The incident happened in Gylemuir Road, Edinburgh, at around 11am yesterday.
The 86-year-old man was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment.
Police Scotland said a 55-year-old man has been arrested and he is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today.