East Lothian man seriously assaulted in vehicle
Detectives are appealing for information after a man was seriously assaulted inside a vehicle in Tranent.
The incident happened between 3.45pm and 4pm on Wednesday on Haddington Road.
A 44-year-old man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment to significant injuries.
Police say the suspect was dressed in all black clothing.
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 information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2297 of 11 February, 2026.