Lothian and Borders Police appeal for information

Lothian and Borders Police are appealing for witnesses after a man and a woman were seriously assaulted in a flat in Edinburgh last week.

They were attacked at an address in Craigentinny Road on Wednesday 14th July.

The 39-year-old man was treated for serious stab wounds. He had escaped from the flat, and was found injured by a member of the public at 6.20pm on Craigentinny Golf Course.

The 43-year-old woman suffered serious leg injuries.

Detective Sergeant Mike Leask said: ‘This man and woman have been the victims of a horrific assault but I would like to reassure the public this is not a random attack.

’The man was so badly injured, he was unable to share the details of the incident until yesterday, and this is why we are making this appeal now.

’We are asking for anyone who was in the area around Craigentinny Road about 6pm last Wednesday, and who may have seen or heard anything suspicious, to come forward.

’This will be robustly investigated, with door to door enquiries underway in the area.’