Man left with ‘significant injuries’ after being stabbed in vehicle in East Lothian

A 44-year-old man has been left with ‘significant injuries’ after being stabbed inside a vehicle.

An investigation has been launched after the man was stabbed inside a vehicle on Haddington Road at some point between 3.45pm and 4pm on Wednesday, February 11.

The victim was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment.

Police are now appealing for help to trace the the suspect, who officers said was dressed in black clothing at the time of the incident.

The incident happened between 3.45pm and 4pm on Wednesday, February 11, within a vehicle in Haddington Road, Tranent.placeholder image
The incident happened between 3.45pm and 4pm on Wednesday, February 11, within a vehicle in Haddington Road, Tranent. | Google Maps

Detective Constable Garry Mauran said: “This serious assault has left the victim with significant injuries. We are carrying out enquiries to establish exactly what happened and to identify the person responsible.

“I would ask anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed the incident, or who may have captured anything on dash cam, private CCTV or doorbell footage to come forward.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2297 of February 11.

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