A MAN has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in Edinburgh in a broad daylight attack.
Police said they were alerted to the incident in the London Road area of the city at about 6am.
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Cops are currently probing the attackCredit: PA:Press Association
A 47-year-old man was raced to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment after the attack.
Cops have confirmed an extensive investigation is underway into the blade attack.
More patrols will also be carried out in the area.
Anyone with information has been urged to come forward.
Local people who have concerns about the attack are able to speak with patrolling officers.
A spokesperson for the force said: “Around 6am on Monday April 14, 2025 we received a report of a serious assault in the London Road area of Edinburgh.
“Emergency services attended and a 47-year-old man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
“Officers remain in the area and are carrying out extensive inquiries.
“Anyone with any concerns or information can approach these officers or call police on 101 quoting incident 0378 of 14 April.”
It comes as cops probe another incident in the city which saw three teenagers stabbed.
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The youngsters were knifed in the horror attack in Portobello on Saturday night.
The three boys – two aged 18 and one aged 17 – were rushed to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
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Police were called to London Road in Edinburgh this morningCredit: Getty