Edinburgh police are hunting two vehicles they believe are involved in an attempted murder of a young man.
Detectives in the capital are now appealing for information after a 28-year-old man was assaulted on Thursday, 5 January, 2023.
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Around 10.10pm, officers were called to the report of a serious assault in West Pilton Terrace and he was rushed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where he is being treated for his injuries.
Police are looking to speak to anyone who may have seen two vehicles, a dark-coloured VW Golf and a blue Ford Focus ST, which were in the area at the time of the incident.
A blue Ford Focus ST has discovered burnt out at Fyles Farm, Tranent on Saturday, 7 January, 2023 and a dark coloured VW Golf was found burnt out at Howe Dean Path, Braid Hills, Edinburgh on Saturday, 7 January, 2023.
Officers believe these two vehicles may be linked to the incident.
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Detective Chief Inspector Mark Petrie said: "Extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace those responsible and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident, or may have information, to come forward.
"We believe this was a targeted attack and we do not believe there was any risk to the wider public.
"I am also keen to hear from anyone who recognises the vehicles and may have information about their movements."
He added: "I would ask anyone with potential dashcam footage, private CCTV, or doorbell footage of these two vehicles, to contact officers as it could be helpful for our enquiries.
"Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident number 3414 of 5 January, 2023. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously."
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