Elderly woman attacked in Morningside

Police in Edinburgh are searching for someone who attacked an elderly woman in her own home yesterday afternoon.

Around 5pm on Friday evening police in Edinburgh were called to an address in Morningside Grove where an 85 year old woman was found with significant injuries.

Detective Superintendent David McLaren said: “Whilst we are in the very early stages of a serious crime investigation, it would appear at this stage that this lady has been attacked in her own home. As a result she has received life threatening injuries.

“I would appeal to anyone who was in the Morningside grove area between 2pm and 5pm today to make contact with us as a matter of urgency. I particularly want to hear from anyone who was in the area and saw anything unusual or anyone acting suspiciously.”

Anyone with any information should contact Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.