Police in Edinburgh have begun an investigation into an attempted murder on two young men last night in Saughton Mains Park.
The two men aged 16 and 20 had left a house party about 8.40pm when they became involved in a verbal argument with a third man who was passing by. He then assaulted both of them and left the scene.
Both men are detained in the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh in a stable condition but have sustained serious neck injuries.
Officers are appealing for information from anyone who may have been in the area at the time.
Detective Chief Inspector Martin MacLean of Edinburgh CID said: “This was an unprovoked attack on two young men who have sustained significant injuries. One in particular could have been life threatening and we are treating this as attempted murder.
“We are following a positive line of enquiry, but need all the help we can get to trace the male responsible as soon as possible.
“I believe people in the local community know who this person is and I am appealing for anyone with information to come forward and help us.
“Also there were a number of people in the Saughton Mains Park area on Friday evening including those in attendance at the party.
“I would ask anyone who hasn’t already spoken to police, and was in the area at the time of the incident, to get in touch with us immediately.”
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously through Cromiestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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