Attack in Davidson's Mains being treated as attempted murder

Three men wearing balaclavas assaulted a 20-year old man with a weapon, believed to be a knife, shortly after midnight

Police are treating an attack in Edinburgh's Davidson's Mains area as attempted murder.
Author: Chloe ShawPublished 21st Apr 2023
Last updated 21st Apr 2023

Police are treating an attack in Edinburgh's Davidson's Mains area as attempted murder.

Three men wearing balaclavas assaulted a 20-year old man with a weapon, believed to be a knife, shortly after midnight.

It happened just after he'd left a pub on Main Street and his condition is described as serious.

Soon after exiting the building, three men, dressed in dark coloured clothing and balaclavas, attacked the man with a weapon.

The victim was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh by ambulance with serious injuries.

The suspects are believed to have left the area in a red saloon-type vehicle.

Detective Inspector Kevin Tait said: “We are appealing for anyone who witnessed or has information on the incident to get in touch.

“I’d particularly ask anyone who was within the pub on Main Street yesterday evening (20 April) to come forward to help our enquiries.

“Equally anyone who may have seen a red saloon car in the Davidson Mains, or surrounding areas, or has information on this vehicle and its occupants, should contact officers as soon as possible. We are assessing available CCTV footage and anyone who may have dashcam of the incident, or vehicle, should provide this at your earliest opportunity.”

Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to contact officers on 101 quoting incident 0010 of 21, April, 2023.

Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.

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