Man, 35, violently attacked and left with serious facial injury in Edinburgh as police hunt 4 suspects

Police said the victim was walking alone near the junction of Pilton Drive and East Pilton Farm Place when he was approached by a group of men, believed to be in their 20s, at about 8:25pm on Monday February 1.

He was later taken to hospital where he is currently being treated for a serious facial injury.

Officers are now appealing to anyone with information or dashcam footage in the area at the time of the attack to come forward.

Detective Constable Zaira Marker said: “At this stage we are unsure of the motive for this appalling attack.

“The victim has suffered a serious injury to his face and is still in hospital. We have no further information regarding the description of his assailants, other than they were four men in their 20s and were all wearing dark coloured clothing.

“I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this attack or may have information which might help the investigation to get in touch with us. I would also ask anyone who was driving in a vehicle in the area which has a dash-cam fitted to examine the device to see if it holds any footage which might assist in this case.”

Anyone wishing to pass on information can do so by contacting police on 101, quoting reference number 3200 of 1 February, or anonymously through Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.

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