Appeal for witnesses following an assault in Edinburgh city centre
Detectives in Edinburgh are appealing for information following an assault in the Cowgate area.
In the early hours of Friday, 14 October, 2022, a 43-year-old man was pushed over following a verbal altercation between the Cowgate and Candlemaker Row.
The man sustained serious injuries and was later treated at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
Detective Inspector Kevin Tait, of Edinburgh CID, said: “The victim sustained serious injuries as a result of the incident and our enquiries are ongoing.
“We believe that members of the public assisted the man following the incident and we would urge those who assisted to contact officers as soon as possible.
“Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information that can assist with our investigation should contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 0350 of Friday, 14 October, 2022. Alternatively, a call can be made anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
