Google MapsA man has been taken to hospital after being “seriously injured” after an attack near a park in Musselburgh.
Police confirmed a 47-year-old man was found seriously injured around 3.50am on Monday in the Links Avenue area of Fisherrow.
The man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.
The force said enquiries into the incident are “ongoing” and urged anyone with information to come forward.
Detective constable Garry Mauran said: “A man has been seriously injured and it is vital we trace the person responsible.
“If anyone was in the Links Avenue area around the time and saw what happened, or anyone who was acting suspiciously, or anything which may assist our enquiries, I’d urge them to come forward.
“Officers are in the area carrying out extensive enquiries and I’d like to ask anyone with private CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage of this area to review it and bring anything which may be relevant to our attention.
“Contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 0281 of October 14.
“Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 111 555 if you would like to remain anonymous.”
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