Man seriously injured by balaclava pair in Edinburgh axe attack
It happened on Tuesday evening
A man was attacked with an axe after masked intruders broke into his home.
The 45-year-old victim was in his flat in Duddingston Row, Edinburgh, when two men wearing black balaclavas forced entry.
He was hit on the ankle with an axe, causing serious injury.
The suspects are believed to have left in a dark red SUV while their victim was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.
The incident happened at around 10.10pm on Tuesday and the man has since been released from hospital.
Detective Inspector Graham Grant said: "This has been a very serious attack that has left the occupant of the flat with a painful injury to his ankle.
"As part of this investigation we are eager to hear from anyone who remembers seeing any suspicious activity around Duddingston Row on Tuesday evening, particularly if you can help us establish any further details regarding the vehicle involved and its direction of travel after the incident.''