Appeal following serious assault at Northfield Broadway, Edinburgh

Officers are appealing for information following a serious assault on Northfield Broadway, Edinburgh, on Thursday, 25 August, 2022.

At around 10pm, a 46-year-old man was attacked near to the traffic lights by two male youths on electric scooters.

He attended Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with serious injuries.

The two suspects are both described as: white, slim build, mid-late teens, wearing dark coloured clothing.

They were seen heading off towards Portobello Road.

Detective Sergeant Kimberly Tennant of the Violence Reduction Unit, Gayfield, Edinburgh, said: “This was a violent attack which took place on a fairly busy street with pedestrians and vehicles despite the time.

“It was just after a football game and the pubs had been busy with people out watching it.

“Think back were you in the area and did you see anything which may help us identify these youths?

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we are relying on members of the public to provide us with as much information as possible.

“If you can assist then please contact us on 101, quoting reference incident 4192 of 25 August, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”