Police probing a ‘focused’ Christmas Day assault on a lady say the getaway automobile utilized by the suspect was discovered on fireplace simply hours later. An investigation has been launched after a 32-year-old was assaulted within the Graysknowe space of Edinburgh at round 6pm on Sunday.
The suspect was then seen moving into the passenger aspect of a dark-coloured Volkswagen, which was parked close by in the course of the incident, earlier than fleeing the scene. Officers say the suspect’s motor was parked up within the West Pilton Lea space by two males at round 45 minutes later.
An unknown man was then witnessed approaching the automobile and torching it at round 11.30pm on December 25. Officers say that whereas the lady didn't require hospital remedy, they consider she was the meant goal.
Detective Inspector Kevin Tait, from Corstorphine CID, mentioned: “This seems to have been a focused assault and we might be grateful that the sufferer was no more critically injured.
“We're interesting to anybody with data, or was in both the Graysknowe or West Pilton Lea areas and witnessed something suspicious, to please come ahead.
“You possibly can contact police on 101, quoting incident 1821 of 25 December, 2022. Alternatively, please name Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, in case you want to stay nameless.”
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