CCTV images released following serious assault in Edinburgh
Published 27 July 2020
Police in Edinburgh have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to as part of an ongoing investigation into a serious assault in the Grassmarket area.
The incident took place in West Port at around 12.00 am on Friday, 4 October, 2019, when a 24-year-old man sustained a serious injury to his face.
The man in the image may be able to assist officers and anyone who recognises him is asked to contact police. The man is described as white, aged between 25 to 35-years-old, with brown hair. He was wearing a light brown jacket, dark jumper, dark jeans and dark shoes.
Detective Constable Thomas Archer, of Gayfield CID said: "The victim was taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary having sustained serious injuries to his face.
"As part of our ongoing enquiries, we're urging anyone who may recognise this man, or who has any information about this incident, to get in touch with us as soon as possible.
"Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 4699 of 4 October, 2019, or report this anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
