An Edinburgh man is thought to have been a target of an attempted assault as the police issue an urgent appeal.
A male wearing a balaclava and black clothing attempted to strike a 36-year-old man with a weapon on Saturday night (January 7) before vanishing with a stolen car.
The incident took place in in Cumnor Crescent at 8.35pm, Edinburgh and detectives are appealing for information. They are urging anyone with information or CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward.
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While extensive enquiries are ongoing to help trace the man responsible, it is believed this was a targeted attack and the suspect is not a risk to the pubic.
The suspect is described as white, in his mid to late teens, around 5ft 6in tall and of skinny build and on the night he was wearing a tracksuit, with a black balaclava, black gloves, and possibly a black body warmer.
Following the assault the suspect was seen entering a brown Mitsubishi Outlander which drove off towards Glenvarloch Crescent. It has since been discovered the vehicle was stolen from Brighouse Park Close in the early hours of Saturday, January 7 2023.
One Monday night, at around 12.10am, a brown Mitsubishi Outlander was discovered on fire in Foxglove Close, Edinburgh. The vehicle is quite distinctive with roof bars and a tow bar at the rear.
Police are keen to speak to anyone who might have information to help trace those responsible.
Detective Inspector Kevin Tait, from Edinburgh CID, said: "Thankfully the man was not injured but it is vital we trace those responsible.
"This appears to have been a targeted attack and we do not believe there was any risk to the wider public.
"A brown Mitsubishi Outlander was discovered on fire in Foxglove Close, Edinburgh, and we believe it may be linked to the incident.
"I would like to hear from anyone who recognises the vehicle and may have information about its movements over the past few days.
"We’re also keen to hear from anyone with potential dashcam footage or private CCTV, as it could prove vital to our enquiries."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident number 3142 of 7 January, 2023.
Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.
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