East Lothian police have launched a probe after a man was stabbed on a quiet village street in an evening attack.
The incident took place on Tuesday, November 22 at around 8.25 pm on Redburn Road in Prestonpans.
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Police raced to the scene after reports of a stabbing and a 33-year-old man was rushed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.
The casualty's current condition remains unknown and Police Scotland have launched an investigation into the shocking attack.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 8.25 pm on Tuesday, 22 November 2022, we were made aware of a man injured on Redburn Road, Prestonpans.
“A 33-year-old man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment."
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They added: "No one has been arrested at this time. Police enquiries are ongoing."
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