Police are searching for a black saloon-type vehicle after a house in Woodburn Road, Dalkeith was shot at during what officers believe to be a targeted attack around midnight on Saturday night.
Nobody was injured and there was no apparent damage to the house
Chief inspector Kenny Simpson said: “We’re currently treating this as a targeted incident and I want to thank the local community for their patience as enquiries are conducted.
“I want to reassure residents that there will be an increase in patrols in the area over the coming days and anyone with concerns is welcome to speak to local officers.
“As part of our enquiries we’re urging anyone who may have seen suspicious behaviour in the area around midnight, or has any information about this, to get in touch.
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.
