Man suffers life-changing injuries after dog attack

A man has been left with life-changing facial injuries after he was attacked by a dog in Edinburgh.

Police said the incident happened at about 20:10 on Thursday, near the junction between Drum Brae South and Duart Crescent.

The 24-year-old victim was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.

Det Con Stephen Nelson said officers were examining CCTV in a bid to trace the dog and its owner.

He added: "The injured man suffered life-changing facial injuries due to this dog attack.

"We are keen to speak to anyone who knows of a large dog in the area."

Det Con Nelson also urged anyone with relevant dashcam footage to contact officers.