Man 'serious' after city shooting

Police are appealing for witnesses to a shooting behind Clermiston Inn

A police investigation has been launched after a man was seriously injured in a shooting in Edinburgh.

A 24-year-old, was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with a shotgun wound to the arm. His condition was described as "serious" but stable.

The shooting took place behind Clermiston Inn on Rannoch Road at 2320 GMT on Sunday.

The injured man has not yet been able to speak to officers. A police spokesman appealed for witnesses.

Following the incident, the suspect was seen making off on foot in the direction of Drum Brae Drive.

He is between 19 and 25, between 5ft 7in and 6ft 2in tall, and is of slim build. His face was possibly covered with a scarf.

We would take this opportunity to reassure the public, particularly in Corstorphine, that incidents like this, involving firearms, are rare A police spokeswoman

Police were continuing their door-to-door inquiries on Monday and searches at the crime scene were ongoing.

An incident room has been set up at Corstorphine Police Station.

A police spokeswoman said: "It is unclear what the motive for this attack was and we are very keen to speak to anyone who saw or heard anything outside the Clermiston Inn or in the Drum Brae Drive area at about 2330 GMT on Sunday.

"The function room was extremely busy last night with people celebrating Hibs winning the CIS cup.

"Many people had travelled to and from the football game at Hampden on chartered buses and we would be particularly keen to trace anyone who returned to Corstorphine and attended the function at the Clermiston Inn.

"We would take this opportunity to reassure the public, particularly in Corstorphine, that incidents like this, involving firearms, are rare."