Man thrown down stairs

Police in Midlothian are appealing for witnesses after a 30-year-old man suffered a broken leg in a serious assault in the early hours of January 1.

It is believed the man was thrown down a set of internal stairs at a property in Penicuik’s Carlops Road. He was then kicked down a set of external steps leading to the front garden of the property.

He is currently in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

Contact Lothian and Borders Police on 0131-311 3131.