A thug has been jailed for nine years for attempted murder after stabbing a man outside of a pub in Edinburgh earlier this year.
Patrick Moohan, 48, carried out the knife attack on the 48-year-old male victim on London Road on Monday, April 14.
Emergency services were called to the scene in the capital at around 6am and found the man seriously injured. He was then rushed to hospital for treatment.
Traffic is still open to the road.
Moohan was later arrested the same afternoon in connection with the incident. At the time of the incident locals were left shocked when forensic teams were spotted combing the busy city centre road which was taped off to the public as police investigated.
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Officers in specialist suits were pictured examining the scene outside the Artisan Bar on London Road which witnesses described as normally a “quiet area”.
A critical care unit and police officers behind a taped off area of London Road.
Moohan was convicted of attempted murder after pleading guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh on Thursday, October 30, 2025. He was sentenced the same day to nine years.
Detective Sergeant Craig McMillan of Police Scotland said: “This was an extremely vicious display of violence and the man suffered serious injuries.
“I hope this sentence sends a clear message that violence is completely unacceptable. Police Scotland are committed to bringing perpetrators to justice and we will continue to work closely with our partners to do so.”