Police hunt men who attacked woman in her home

A police investigation is underway after a woman was attacked by two men who broke into her house in a bid to obtain her car keys.

The incident happened around 6pm on Saturday at an address in the Brunt Court area of Dunbar, East Lothian.

The 25-year-old victim sustained a facial injury.

Detective Sergeant Lynsey Thomson said: “This was a terrifying experience for the victim who sustained a facial injury during the incident.

I am eager to hear from anyone who was in the local area on Saturday evening and who may have witnessed any suspicious behaviour or what happened.

“Also anyone who may recognise the description of the suspects, or have information relevant to our inquiries, is asked to come forward as soon as possible.”

Both men are in their early 30s, around 6ft and of medium build.

One had short brown hair with a beard and was wearing a dark-coloured Nike tracksuit with white trainers.

He was described as speaking with an accent from the North East of England.

His accomplice had short ginger hair and was described as wearing a dark-coloured jumper and blue denim jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dalkeith CID via 101, quoting incident number 3315 of 23 June, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.