A man is being treated in hospital after being found in a Drylaw street with serious head injuries.
Emergency services were called to Easter Drylaw Drive at 3.30 this morning, where a 25-year-old man was found lying in the street with serious head and facial injuries. He was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary where he is now being treated.
Police Scotland are appealing for witnesses to the attack. A spokesman said: “Police in Edinburgh are investigating after a man was seriously assaulted. The 25-year-old victim was found with injuries to his face and head outside an address in Easter Drylaw Drive at around 3.30am on Friday 16 August.
“He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where he continues to be treated. Enquiries into this incident are ongoing and anyone with information that can assist with this investigation is asked to contact Police Scotland.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
