Serious assault, Grassmarket area of Edinburgh
Detectives are continuing enquiries and appealing for information after a serious assault which took place in the Grassmarket area of Edinburgh on Sunday, 29 August, 2021.
Around 5.45am a 25-year-old woman was with friends near to the junction of Cowgatehead and Victoria Street when she was approached by a group of three men and a woman. An altercation took place which resulted in the woman sustaining a broken wrist.
The victim attended the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and was released after treatment.
Detective Constable Gary Lipscombe of Gayfield CID said: “Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident and I am appealing to any witnesses to come forward.
“We believe the group involved in the assault made off along King Stables Road and I would urge anyone who may have seen a group of three men and a woman acting suspiciously to please get in touch.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland through 101, quoting incident numer 1129 of Sunday, 29 August, 2021. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”
