Police hunt gang after attempted murder in Wester Hailes

A 35-year-old man was attacked by three men who burst into his home in Wester Hailes in the early hours of Monday Morning.

The incident happened at 12:10AM in a flat in Murrayburn Gardens.

The victim was stabbed in the arm and abdomen and was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment.

Detectives are how hunting the three suspects, all described as being in their thirties.

The first was white, with a medium build and brown, short hair - he was thought to be wearing a black tracksuit top and black trousers.

The second had short, fair hair and was wearing a dark jumper and trousers - the third was of average height and build with brown hair.

Detective Inspector Bruce Coutts, from Corstorphine CID, said: "We are still working to determine what the motivation for this attack was and we are keen to hear from the members of the public who can assist with this investigation.

"If you saw any suspicious activity in the Murrayburn Gardens area during the early hours of Monday morning, then please contact police immediately."