Police are appealing for information following a serious assault in Dalkeith which took place around 2.20am on Sunday morning in Buccleuch Street.
A 25-year-old man was struck to the head and was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary where he received treatment for a serious injury.
The two suspects are described being male, white, of medium build, with short dark hair.
One of the men was wearing a red long-sleeved top with blue jeans.
The other man was wearing a white long-sleeved top with light blue jeans.
Detective Constable Paul Begley of Dalkeith CID said: “We’re still working to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident and would urge anyone who may be able to help to come forward.
“We’re eager to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the attack, saw the men described in the area or who recognises their descriptions.”
Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or report this anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
