Appeal following serious assault in Hunter Square, Edinburgh

Officers are appealing for information following the serious assault of a man in Edinburgh.

The incident happened around 3.40pm on Tuesday, 20 February, 2024, at Hunter Square in Edinburgh. A 36-year-old man was assaulted.

He was taken to hospital for treatment where he remains in a critical condition.

A 46-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

Detective Inspector Steven Gray said: “Our enquiries into this incident are ongoing and I would urge anyone who may have information which could help to get in touch.

“I would ask that anyone who witnessed the incident or was in the area around that time to contact us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 2335 of 20 February, 2024.

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Appeal following serious assault in Hunter Square, Edinburgh

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