Man seriously injured in Edinburgh stolen car disturbance

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Image caption, Two men were injured and a car was stolen in an incident in Southhouse Square

Two men have been assaulted leaving one of them seriously injured in a disturbance in which a car was stolen.

Police said five men were involved in the incident at about 20:35 on Friday in Edinburgh.

One man, aged 25, was found seriously injured and taken to hospital following the attack at Southhouse Square, while a 24-year-old man was also hurt.

It was later established that a black BMW, registration number YF13OWK, had been stolen.

Officers have been carrying out door-to-door inquiries and checking CCTV footage.

Det Sgt Steven Dick said: "I am appealing to anyone who was in the Southhouse Square area last night.

"The motive for these attacks is unknown and it is imperative we trace those responsible.

"Our enquiries have revealed that a group of up to five men were involved in a disturbance, which has resulted in two men being seriously injured. I would ask anyone who has any information regarding this incident to contact us."