Two men responsible for a horrific axe attack in Edinburgh used a stolen SUV as their getaway vehicle before it was set on fire.
Police say the red Honda CRV was stolen from an address in Craigour Crescent during the early hours of 27 March.
It was then used by two men wearing balaclavas who forced entry to a property in Duddingston Row and attacked a 45-year-old man with an axe at around 10.10pm on Tuesday, 30 April.
The victim sustained serious injuries to his ankle and was treated at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh before being later released.
Officers are now looking to trace the movements of the stolen Honda CRV as they believe those responsible used it to travel to and from the scene of the attack.
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It was later found burned out in Gilmerton Dykes bearing the false registration plate YH13 JCJ.
Anyone who remembers seeing this vehicle between 27 March and around 10.30pm on 30 April is urged to come forward.
Detective inspector Graham Grant said: "We are now confident that the stolen Honda CRV was the getaway car used by the suspects for this incident and we are focusing our inquiry around this vehicle in order to identify these individuals.
"Do you remember seeing this car anywhere within the city between Wednesday 27 March and Tuesday 30th April?
"Did you see anyone abandoning it in Gilmerton Dykes before it was set alight? If so, please contact police immediately."
Anyone with information is urged to contact Gayfield CID via 101, quoting incident number 4468 of 30 April. Alternatively get in touch with Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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