A man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for the attempted murder of a 48-year-old man in Edinburgh.

Patrick Moohan, also 48, was convicted of attempted murder after pleading guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh on Thursday, 30 October, 2025. He was sentenced the same day.

Moohan carried out the knife attack on the man on London Road in Leith on Monday, 14 April, 2025.

Detective Sergeant Craig McMillan 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.”

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