Man stabbed on his own doorstep

Police are appealing for witnesses to the stabbing

A man has been stabbed during an unprovoked attack after he opened his front door to a gaunt-looking man in Edinburgh.

The 43-year-old was stabbed at about 2030 GMT on Sunday in the doorway of his home in Magdalene Gardens. The attacker then ran off.

The man suffered serious injuries, and is being treated in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

Detectives are treating the attack as attempted murder.

The attacker was white, 6ft (1.8m) tall, 40 to 45 years old and gaunt looking. He was wearing a three-quarter length smart jacket and dark-coloured trousers at the time.

A Lothian and Borders Police spokesman said: "This has been a vicious assault leaving the victim seriously injured in hospital.

"We are asking for anyone who was in the area around 2030 GMT on Sunday and may have seen something suspicious, to contact us as soon as possible.

"Alternatively, we would like to hear from anyone who recognises the description of the man responsible, or who has any information at all regarding the incident."