Wester Drylaw Drive around 7.15pm on Friday with serious injuries by members of the public. He was rushed to hospital with injuries that were not life threatening.
Officers believe a car found burnt out on the Hawthorn Vale cycle path, near Craighall Road, could be connected to the assault.
Around 11.55pm on the same night of the attack a black Seat Arona car was discovered after it had been set on fire.Officers are currently investigating its whereabouts before and after the serious assault as they continue to carry out extensive enquiries.Detective Inspector Claire O'Donnell said: "We continue to carry out extensive enquiries, including checking CCTV and carrying out door-to-door enquiries.The Daily Record and Sunday Mail have always been.
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