Man taken to hospital ‘seriously injured’ after attack near park in East Lothian

A man has been taken to hospital after being “severely injured” following an attack near a park in Musselburgh.

Police confirmed a 47-year-old man was found seriously injured at around 3.50am on Monday in the Links Avenue area of ​​Fisherrow.

The man was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment.

The force said investigations into the incident are “ongoing” and urged anyone with information to come forward.

Detective Constable Garry Mauran said: “A man was seriously injured and it is vital we locate whoever is responsible.

“If anyone was in the Links Avenue area at the time and saw what happened, or anyone who was acting suspiciously, or anything that could help our inquiries, I would encourage them to come forward.

“Officers are in the area carrying out extensive inquiries and I would ask anyone with private CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage of this area to review and bring anything that may be relevant to our attention.

“Contact Police Scotland on 101citing incident 0281 of October 14th.

“Alternatively, call Crimestoppers at 0800 111 555 if you want to remain anonymous.”

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