Adobe StockA hunt has been launched to trace a suspect last seen riding a dirt bike following a serious assault in Edinburgh.
Emergency services were alerted to the attack that happened near to Davidson Mains on Thursday at around 6.05pm.
Officers said the victim, a 46-year-old man, was cycling away from the area when he was assaulted.
He was helped by two members of the public.
The suspect was riding an offroad dirt bike and is described as white, around 5ft 10 and slim build, but their gender is unknown.
They were wearing a black full-face helmet and black puffer jacket.
Police Scotland is urging anyone with information to come forward.
Detective Sergeant Rob Finch said: “We are appealing for anyone who was in the area or witnessed this attack to please come forward.
“Enquiries have established that two members of the public provided aid to the victim, so would ask them to contact police as soon as possible.
“Anyone with information should call 101, quoting incident 1961 of September 3, 2025. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.”
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