Police appeal for help to trace vehicle linked to Edinburgh attempted murder
Officers want to hear from anyone who saw it
Detectives are looking to work out the final movements of a car they believe may be linked to an attempted murder in north Edinburgh.
It happened on Friday June 18, when 34-year-old man was found seriously injured in a common stairwell at West Pilton Grove around 5pm.
He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.
Police appeal for people in Granton, Newhaven or Drylaw
Officers now say they want establish what happened to a dark blue Volkswagen Golf GTI which they think is linked to the incident.
It was found on fire on the outskirts of the city later on the Friday evening.
Detective Inspector Alison MacDonald said: “We would be particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have seen the vehicle in the Granton, Newhaven or Drylaw areas leading up to Friday, 18 June.
“Enquiries have established the car was driven in those areas leading up to that date, as well as in Gorgie and Sheriffhall, before it was later found burnt out near Shawfair Railway Station.
"A dark blue Volkswagen Golf GTI was seen driving at speed in the Drylaw area before the incident and a similar vehicle was then seen being driven erratically Sheriffhall Roundabout around 5.30pm on Friday.
“It is possible that the vehicle may have been parked up in one of those areas prior to the incident. If you believe you may have seen the car in the lead-up to Friday, 18 June but have not seen it since then please get in touch.
"Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident and anyone with any information can call 101, quoting incident 2690 of 18 June or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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