Witness appeal following serious assault in Edinburgh

Officers are appealing for information after a 26-year-old man was seriously assaulted in Edinburgh.

The incident happened around 03.50am on Friday, 26 August, 2022 on The Cowgate near the junction with Blair Street.

The man was taken to Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.

Detective Constable Andrew Lambert of Edinburgh CID said: “Our enquiries into this incident are ongoing and I would urge anyone with information to get in touch.

“We are keen to speak to anyone in the area at the time who may have witnessed the incident.

“Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting incident number 2293 of Friday, 26 August, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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