Hogmanay attack in Musselburgh leaves man, 25, seriously injured
Police are treating the 'large-scale disturbance' as attempted murder
Last updated 2nd Jan 2019
Police are treating an attack on a man in Musselburgh on Hogmanay as attempted murder.
Officers were called to the town's Delta Drive shortly before 11pm after reports of a large scale disturbance.
Several people were seen attacking a 25-year old man who was taken from the scene in a car but later traced.
He was then taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where he is being treated for serious injuries to his face and head.
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Batten from CID said: "This was a large scale attack which has left a man in hospital.
"Anyone who heard or witnessed the incident is asked to get in touch so we can identify those responsible for this assault.