POLICE have sealed off an area of Larkfield as they continue to probe an alleged attempted murder which left a man seriously injured.

Sections of Auchmead Road and Oxford Road have been taped off as officers continue to investigate the alleged incident.

Detectives say a 22-year-old man was seriously injured in the disturbance on Dorset Road at its junction with Oxford Road around 11.20pm on Thursday night.

The man sustained injuries to his head and body and was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

Police are keen to trace witnesses and say number of males were involved in the incident.

Detective Inspector Gordon Smith said: “Enquiries are continuing and we are encouraging anyone who may have been in the area at the time to please get in touch.

"We would also like to speak to anyone who may have noticed any suspicious vehicles around these streets, and in particular a grey car which was seen around this time

“If you have private CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage which might have captured anything, we ask that you check this to assist in our enquiries.

"We will be carrying out additional patrols in the area and anyone with any concerns can approach these officers."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident number 4036 of 13 April, 2023 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.