November 21, 2015, 12:19 pmUpdated: December 7, 2015, 4:01 pm
A MAN is in a serious condition in hospital and another man has been detained by police following an attempted murder in Edinburgh.
The 52-year-old victim sustained several injuries in the attack, close to a bus stop in Ferry Road opposite Goldenacre playing fields at around 10.30pm on Friday.
He was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary where his condition was described as serious but stable.
Police detained a 57-year-old man following the initial report, and he is in police custody.
Detective Inspector Alan O’Brien said: “We are currently following a number of positive lines of inquiry and I would like to reassure the local community that crimes like this are rare.
“Anyone who was within the area at the time who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact the police on 101”.
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