Man taken to hospital after ‘targeted attack’ by masked men

Police are appealing for information following a serious
assault which took place around 5.40pm on yesterday on Stoneyhill Farm Road,
Musselburgh where two men exited a white long wheel-base Ford Transit van and
assaulted a man who was alone.

A 24-year-old man was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary
where he was treated for serious but not life-threatening injuries.

The suspects are described as around 6ft tall, both wearing masks over their faces and gloves.

Detective Constable Jack Wall, of Dalkeith CID, said: “We
believe this was a targeted attack and we are looking for the public’s
assistance to help trace those involved.

“I would ask anyone who was in the area at the time of the
incident and has any information about what happened to get in contact with
police.

“If there are any drivers with possible dashcam footage of
the area around this time, I would urge you to get in touch.”

Police Scotland can be contacted on 101 quoting incident
number 2613 of Tuesday, 21 April, 2020.