13 December 2012 Last updated at 05:38 ET

Man, 72, attacked in his own home in Edinburgh

Loganlea Drive, Edinburgh The 72-year-old was attacked in his own home in Loganlea Drive in Edinburgh

A man is in hospital with face, back and torso injuries following a serious assault in an Edinburgh house.

The police were called to Loganlea Drive at 07:20 where a 72-year-old man had been seriously attacked in his home.

He was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary where his injuries are being treated.

A 38-year-old man has been reported to the procurator fiscal in connection with the assault.

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