Police looking for help from Falkirk rail commuters following attempted murder and serious assault

A man was left in a critical condition after he was pushed down a flight of steps at Edinburgh’s Haymarket Railway Station last night.
By James Trimble
Published 21st Feb 2020, 12:06 BST
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Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward if they happened to see the incident or an assault carried out on another man on platform two of the station just before 10pm on Thursday.

Paramedics attended and a 58-year-old man was taken to hospital where he is now being treated for life-threatening head injuries and remains in a critical condition.

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A 32-year-old man was also assaulted and sustained facial injuries.

The assault happened at Edinburgh's Haymarket Station (PICTURE:NEIL HANNA)The assault happened at Edinburgh's Haymarket Station (PICTURE:NEIL HANNA)
The assault happened at Edinburgh's Haymarket Station (PICTURE:NEIL HANNA)

Police stated a 35-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and assault and is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today.

Detective Inspector Brian McAleese, of British Transport Police, said: “We believe a verbal altercation took place between three men on the stairs between platform two and three, which resulted in one of the men being pushed down the stairs and another being assaulted.

“Thankfully officers were quickly on scene and a 35-year-old man was arrested. I’d now urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident or the events leading up to it to get in touch with us as soon as possible to assist with our enquiries”.

People can text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 661 of February 20 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.