Man in hospital after being attacked by gang in "attempted murder" in Edinburgh
A man has been treated in hospital after being attacked by five men in an incident police are treating as attempted murder.
A man has been treated in hospital after being attacked by five men in an incident police are treating as attempted murder.
The 37-year-old was walking in the Corstorphine area of Edinburgh at about 8.30pm on Thursday when he became involved an altercation with two men.
Three other men then got out of a parked car and joined the attack on Featherhall Avenue, about 30 yards from the junction with St John's Road.
The man managed to run away and was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with a serious but non-life threatening injury, Police Scotland said.
The suspects are described as five white males in their 20s.
Detective Inspector John Kavanagh said: This incident happened at a busy time of night and it's very possible someone would've seen this attack.
The vehicle that the men got out of may have been a silver BMW, but anyone who has further information is urged to contact us.''