Appeal to trace man following Portobello assault

The incident happened on Friday 17th March at Portobello Promenade

Author: Chloe ShawPublished 8th May 2023

Police Scotland have released an image of a man they believe may have information in connection with an assault.

The incident happened on Friday 17th March 2023 at around 12.15pm at Portobello Promenade in the Capital.

The man is described as aged 30 to 37, of a medium build and with brown hair.

He is between 5ft 11ins to 6ft 2ins and was wearing a grey Nike hoodie, dark coloured jogging bottoms and white Adidas trainers.

Constable Erin Millar of Police Scotland said: “The man pictured or anyone who recognises the man pictured please contact officers via 101, quoting incident number 1687 of Friday 17 March 2023.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”

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