An attempted murder probe is underway after two Scots biker thugs slashed a man who is now fighting for his life.
We told how carnage erupted in the Fort Kinnaird area of Edinburgh on Thursday, close to the shopping centre.
At around 5pm four men were approached by two other men on a motorbike.
The pair chased the group and one of them was stopped on nearby Whitehill Road.
The bike's pillion passenger then assaulted that man with a 'bladed weapon'.
The suspects then made off along Whitehill Road.
The 31-year-old victim was rushed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious injuries.
Medics said he remains in a critical but stable condition.
Police are treating the incident as attempted murder and have issued a description of the suspects.
The driver was dressed in all black clothing with a black helmet.
The passenger was wearing a jacket with a red body and grey sleeves, with a dark cap and a snood or dark face covering.
They were travelling on a distinctive off road/trials/scrambler bike which was mainly blue in colour, with red and white livery.
Police probing the incident are treating it as targeted.
Any witnesses or those with information are being urged to come forward.
Detective Inspector Clark Martin from Gayfield CID said: “We believe this incident was targeted towards the group of men standing at Fort Kinnaird and the victim has been left with extremely serious injuries.
“I am appealing for anyone who witnessed what happened, or noticed the suspects in the area, to please come forward.
“The motorcycle they were using was very distinctive and I would also urge anyone who thinks they may have seen it in the Edinburgh area on Thursday to pass this information on to the police.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland through 101, quoting incident number 2632 of Thursday, 3 June. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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