Police in Edinburgh are making a further appeal for witnesses following a serious assault on a 31 year old man in the Wester Hailes area of the city yesterday.
The incident happened around 4.30pm yesterday afternoon in Dumbryden Grove, leaving the victim with a serious, life threatening injury. He is in a critical condition at Edinburgh Royal infirmary.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed, or have information, about this serious assault to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Cunningham said: “The 31 year old victim is fighting for life in hospital following this serious assault and we are keen to hear from anyone who has information and can assist us with this investigation. Anyone who believes they have information is urged to contact police immediately on 101.”
Chief Inspector Mark Rennie said: “I’d like to reassure residents that at this stage this appears to be an isolated incident.
“A detailed investigation has been ongoing since it happened and we will have officers in the area throughout the weekend to reassure the local residents and carry out further enquiries.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
