A burnt-out vehicle found in a field near Tranent has been linked to an attempted murder in Edinburgh.

Police are keen to speak to anyone who may have information about a burnt-out blue Ford Focus ST discovered on Saturday at Myles Farm, about a mile-and-a-half south west of Tranent.

The very same car was seen in Edinburgh, three days earlier, around the time of an attempted murder.

Detectives launched the appeal following the attempted murder of a 28-year-old man in Edinburgh last Thursday (January 5).

At about 10.10pm, officers were called to a report of a man having been assaulted on West Pilton Terrace.

He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where he was treated for his injuries.

Officers are also keen to speak to anyone who saw a dark coloured VW Golf which was was found burnt-out at Howe Dean Path, Braid Hills, Edinburgh on Saturday.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Petrie of Police Scotland said: "Extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace those responsible and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident, or may have information, to come forward.

"We believe this was a targeted attack and we do not believe there was any risk to the wider public.

"I am also keen to hear from anyone who recognises these vehicles and may have information about their movements.

"I would ask anyone with potential dashcam footage, private CCTV, or doorbell footage of these two vehicles to contact officers as it could be helpful for our enquiries.

"Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident number 3414 of 5 January, 2023.

"Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously."