A gunman fired shots at a house during a targeted attack in Midlothian.

The incident on Woodburn Road in Dalkeith around midnight on Saturday.

Police are searching for a black saloon-type vehicle seen in the area at the time of the attack at around midnight on Saturday.

Chief inspector Kenny Simpson said: "We're currently treating this as a targeted incident and I want to thank the local community for their patience as enquiries are conducted.

"I want to reassure residents that there will be an increase in patrols in the area over the coming days and anyone with concerns is welcome to speak to local officers.

"As part of our enquiries we're urging anyone who may have seen suspicious behaviour in the area around midnight, or has any information about this, to get in touch.

"We're particularly eager to trace a black older saloon-type vehicle which was travelling in the area around this time and last seen heading in the direction of James Lean Avenue."

Nobody was injured and the house was not damaged during the shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 101.