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Man injured after casino shooting | Man injured after casino shooting |
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A man is recovering in hospital after being shot outside a casino in Edinburgh. | A man is recovering in hospital after being shot outside a casino in Edinburgh. |
The 62-year-old sustained head injuries in the incident outside the Gala Maybury Casino, but police have said they were not life-threatening. | |
Police were called following the shooting at about 2350 BST on Tuesday. | |
A man wanted for questioning by officers is described as white, aged 23 to 25 years old, of skinny build, and between 5ft 8in and 5ft 11in tall. | |
It is understood that as the victim was leaving the casino he was approached by a man brandishing what appeared to be a firearm. | |
This was an extremely serious incident and we are appealing to the public for any information that can help us track down the suspect Det Insp Robert DeasLothian and Borders Police | |
The culprit shot at his victim and then ran off towards the junction at Turnhouse Road pursued by a number of witnesses, but was quickly lost to sight. | |
Det Insp Robert Deas, who is leading the investigation, said: "This was an extremely serious incident and we are appealing to the public for any information that can help us track down the suspect. | |
"Although there were a number of witnesses, we still want to speak to people who were in the vicinity of the casino last night. | |
"We also want to speak to anyone who recognises the description of the suspect, and may have seen him either before or after the shooting happened. | |
"We would urge anyone who has information that can help us identify the man responsible to get in touch immediately." |
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